The National U-15 Girls returned home as the champions of the Jewels of the Caribbean U15 Invitational Tournament held in Antigua & Bermuda.
The girls played a total of four matches in the tournament, coming out on top of the group with two wins, one draw, and a loss winning the tournament with a superior goal difference to Grenada.
The Girls began their campaign on the 13th of August, with a 4 – 0 victory over Dominica. Meiya Wilson scored two goals whereas Nevaeh Richards and Nasheeka Prescot scored a goal each. They then played Antigua and Barbuda on 17th August resulting in a 0 – 0 draw.
On Friday 19th August the team came back with a 1-0 Victory against Grenada with Nasheeka Scott scoring the lone goal. Our girls lost their final match in the competition on 21st August against St. Lucia 3-2 with Meiya Wilson scoring both goals.
G-Riesa Joseph and Kellisha Bowens were named MVP Goalkeeper and Defender of the tournament.
The SVG Football Federation would like to recognize the entire U15 Girls management team for their hard work and dedication with the players.
U15 Girls Management Team:
- Head Coach – Mr Keith Ollivierre
- Assistance Coaches – Amalis Marshall, Shelly Browne, Ralph Stowe, Cornelius Huggins
- Goal Keeper Coaches – Altica Benn and Marsha Marshall
- Manager: Daniel Jackson
The SVG Football Federation is extremely proud of our girls’ performance as they demonstrated the direction of Female Football in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
