Fruta, Police take the lead as Women’s Division One League off to exciting start
Fruta Conquerors Football Club and Guyana Police Force (GPF) FC were among the first winners of the revamped Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Women’s Division One League, when the 2025 tournament officially kicked off Friday evening.
British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller; GFF General Secretary Pushpargha Chattopadhyay and WFA President Andrea Johnson played a role in the opening ceremony
The on-field action at the National Training Centre (NTC) was preceded by the tournament’s opening ceremony, which was graced with the presence of British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller; GFF General Secretary Pushpargha Chattopadhyay and Women’s Football Association President Andrea Johnson.
In a vibrant parade of colours, teams representing Guyana’s 10 Elite clubs showed off their threads and, in some cases, new faces that are a testament to the GFF’s efforts to attract more girls and women to club football.
Addressing the opening ceremony, General Secretary Chattopadhyay pledged his support to playing a role in development of the women’s game locally.
“This journey is going to lead to something special,” Chattopadhyay told the players present.
It was a one-sided affair between Fruta Conquerors (blue and orange) and Monedderlust FC
He continued, “As the GS, I hope I can contribute to the betterment of this league and betterment of women’s football. I’ve come to know that our U20 team have qualified for the CONCACAF U20 Championship. This couldn’t have come at a better year when we’re also starting this league that, in the future, will contribute to our teams playing at a higher level and make this beautiful nation shine bright at football.”
Meanwhile, British High Commissioner Miller, in expressing her excitement at being a part of the tournament’s opening, shared with the players, “Football is not just important to your discipline and teamwork, it also should be fun. So, enjoy yourselves.”
Meanwhile, big victories were on the cards for Fruta and Police on the opening night, as they won by a 13-goal and 6-goal margin, respectively.
Fruta Conquerors’ onslaught against Monedderlust FC began in the third minute with a strike off the boots of Karen Jupiter, who later completed her brace in the 24th minute. Three other players – in Levonna Simon (8th, 15th); Makeisha Dash (10th, 37th) and Rihanna DaCosta (33rd, 34th) – registered braces for the Tucville-based outfit.
A look at the battle between Police (red and blue) and Santos FC
Adding to Dellanna Small’s glorious hat-trick in the 5th, 22nd and 44th minutes, Captain Fayon Harry and Afia Marshall pierced the net in the 40th and 56th minutes, respectively for the massive win.
Though not as commanding as Fruta Conquerors, the Guyana Police Force Women also enjoyed a big win on Friday. Ashanti Aaron broke the ice as early as the third minute. However, Santos’ defences went into overdrive, denying Police for the next 23 minutes. That was until Amanda McKenzie played through the defence to rock the net in the 26th minute. The floodgates opened after that strike with Siasy Adams, Lakeisha Pearson (35th, 60th) and Jenelle Edmondson (51st) finding the back of the net to complete their 6-0 win.
The Women’s Division One action will continue at the same venue this Saturday where Futa Conquerors will battle Den Amstel from 18:00h while Ann’s Grove and Slingerz FC go head-to-head from 19:30h.
