Slingerz beat Victoria Kings 1-0 to seal Elite League spot

Slingerz Football Club on Sunday emerged triumphant against Victoria Kings Football Club in the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League Promotion Eliminator Match to secure the coveted tenth spot in the highly-anticipated upcoming Elite League Season Six.

On January 15, Victoria Kings played fiercely to thwart Slingerz’ return to the league and stave off their own exit.

But Slingerz’ Simeon Moore proved to be the difference-maker, netting the lone goal in the 54^th minute to seal the fate of the match at the Ministry of Education Ground on Carifesta Avenue in Georgetown.

In a post-game interview, the West Demerara club captain Quincy Adams credited the team’s success to the players’ commitment during training over the last six months and the fans’ support.

“It’s been six months into the training and tonight shows that we deserve to be in the Elite (League). So (come) February, we coming with everything because this is what everybody wants, to see Slingerz back in the Elite.”

The Eliminator Match was the team’s final opportunity to secure a spot in the league, having suffered a 1-0 defeat to Monedderlust in the Elite League Promotion final on January 8 at the same venue.

The 10 clubs that are ready to compete for cash prizes and glory in the GFF Elite League Season Six set to commence in February are defending champions Guyana Defence Force, Western Tigers, Guyana Police Force, Fruta Conquerors, Den Amstel, Buxton United, Ann’s Grove, Santos, Monedderlust and Slingerz.

GFF President Wayne Forde congratulated Slingerz and noted that the stage is now set for an intensely competitive Elite League Season Six.

“Congratulations to Singerz on their promotion to the Elite League Season Six. The stage is now set for a highly competitive upcoming season with all teams focused on taking home the championship trophy and prizes. Fans are in for a treat as Guyana’s premier clubs and players clash in unforgettable matches starting in February.”

Jalade Trim (green uniform) scored a hat-trick for GDF

In the opener on Sunday, Guyana Defence Force asserted their dominance with a commanding 5-0 victory over Potaro Strikers, securing the top position on the table as the first round of the GFF Women’s League Division One came to a close.

National player Jalade Trim delivered a standout performance, netting three goals in the 21^st, 46^th and 56^th minutes. Her teammate, Sandra Johnson, also a member of the Lady Jags, contributed the remaining two goals in the 53^rd and 63^rd minutes.

The Guyana Defence Force remains unbeaten after five games, securing the top spot with 15 points., with the Guyana Police Force in second place with 12 points from five matches, marked by four wins and one loss.

Fruta Conquerors is currently in third position, amassing nine points through three wins and two losses.

In the fourth spot, Potaro Strikers with four points from five games, recording three losses, one draw, and one win. Pakuri Jaguars hold the fifth position with four points, stemming from three losses, one draw and a walk over from Santos.

On the other hand, Santos is yet to secure a point, having suffered five losses including two walkovers.

Round two of the GFF Women’s League Division One will be announced later this month. The leagues stand as the foundation of President Forde’s vision to propel the growth of club football.

 They offer players a crucial platform to showcase their skills, capturing the attention of scouts dedicated to talent acquisition for the progress of Guyana’s national teams and senior clubs on both regional and global stages. (GFF)