By Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News |
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — Friday night’s sports desk delivered a packed lineup spanning international prizefighting at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, dual-tier national football league action at Providence, and thrilling cricket results from Eve Leary to Kensington Oval.
Boxing: Stewart Headlines 10-Bout CBO Card Against Veteran Ocando
Action in the squared circle takes center stage on Saturday night as Guyana’s Laured “The Lion” Stewart headlines the Caribbean Boxing Organisation’s (CBO) Second Pro-Am Boxing Card at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) in Georgetown.
- Main Event Crucible: Stewart (5-1, 4 KOs) faces former Venezuelan cruiserweight champion Williams Ocando, who brings an imposing 43-fight resume featuring 25 career victories. Stewart is seeking a statement knockout to accelerate his climb up the international cruiserweight rankings.
- 10-Bout International Card: The tournament features boxers representing Guyana, Jamaica, Grenada, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago.
- Celebrity Showdown: Adding to the electric atmosphere, a heated celebrity exhibition will see Terrence “Tiger” Greene trade leather with Bradley “Doggy” Sampson.
Football: GFF Launches U-17 Youth Ensemble and Elite League Doubleheaders
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has initiated a massive weekend of youth development and top-tier senior league competition:
- U-17 Youth Ensemble Programme: Action officially kicked off across the East Demerara Football Association (EDFA), Georgetown Football Association (GFA), and East Bank Football Association (EBFA). The initiative integrates all nine regional member associations, expanding the player development pathway following the completion of the national U-13 and U-15 tourneys.
- U-17 Elite League: Running concurrently, a new elite youth championship features top academies: Guyana Police Force (GPF) FC, Guyana Defence Force (GDF) FC, Santos FC, Slingerz FC, Western Tigers FC, and Fruta Conquerors FC.
- GFF Elite League Season 8: Senior action continues under the lights at the Guyana Football Federation National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence, with doubleheaders scheduled across the weekend:
- Saturday, Sept 12 (from 18:30h): Match 1: Fruta Conquerors FC vs. Ann’s Grove United FC; Match 2: Camptown FC vs. Western Tigers FC.
- Sunday, Sept 13 (from 18:30h): Match 1: GDF FC vs. Den Amstel FC; Match 2: Slingerz FC vs. Santos FC.
Cricket: Troy Benn Century Propels GPF Officers to Victory Over CPL Prestige XI
At the Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary, on Thursday, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Officers defeated the CPL Prestige XI by 50 runs in an exhibition clash:
- First Innings (GPF Officers): Batting first, the Officers posted a mammoth 240 for 5 in 20 overs, anchored by a blistering 102 from Troy Benn, who capitalized after being dropped on 96 by former West Indies captain Darren Ganga. Deighton Butler, Mohamad Nassir, Devon Lord, and Christopher Barnwell each took one wicket for the Prestige XI.
- Second Innings (Prestige XI): Chasing 241, the Prestige XI were restricted to 190 in 20 overs despite a defiant 82 from Christopher Barnwell.
- Key Bowler: Shane Prince led the Officers’ bowling attack, claiming 2 for 21 to shut down the chase.
CPL 2026: Tridents Eliminate Patriots in Four-Wicket Thriller
Action in the 2026 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) at Kensington Oval, Barbados, saw the Barbados Tridents officially eliminate the St. Kitts & Nevis Patriots from playoff contention with a tense four-wicket victory on Thursday night.
- First Innings (Patriots): Sent in to bat, the Patriots were bowled out for 118 in exactly 20 overs. Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga offered the lone resistance with a gritty 45. Player of the Match Chris Green wrecked the Patriots’ lineup, taking 4 for 20.
- Second Innings (Tridents): Chasing 119, the Tridents navigated regular setbacks to cross the line at 120 for 6 in 18 overs, anchored by an unbeaten 44 from Quinton de Kock.
- Patriots Bowlers: Patriots captain Jason Holder fought to the wire with figures of 3 for 31, but the defeat officially seals St. Kitts & Nevis’ mathematical elimination from CPL 2026.
