Girls League Tournament Wraps Up
The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s Committee hosted the 2026 Girls’ League Tournament across two weekends, with 32 teams competing in four age groups at Bermuda College and Warwick Academy on March 7 and 14, highlighting the continued growth of girls’ football on the island.
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Football Association’s Women’s Committee hosted the 2026 Girls’ League Tournament over two action-packed weekends, with 32 teams across four age groups competing at Bermuda College and Warwick Academy on March 7 and 14.
“The tournament showcased the growing depth of girls’ football in Bermuda, with competitive matches from the youngest U7 players right through to the U13 division.
“The U7 division at Bermuda College saw seven teams battle through a full round robin before the knockout rounds. Devonshire Lady Colts, only in their second year in the league, made a strong statement by powering through to the final with a 2-0 semi-final win over BHS Blue. They faced WA Valencia, who overcame BHS Yellow in a semi-final that went to a penalty shootout [3-2]. In the final, Devonshire Lady Colts held firm to win 1-0 and claim the U7 title — an impressive achievement for such a young programme.
“Over at Warwick Academy, the U11 tournament featured two groups of five teams each, with the top two from each group advancing to the semifinals. The final came down to BFLA Black and Warwick Football Academy [WFA] Manchester, and after a tightly contested match that finished level, WFA Manchester held their nerve in a penalty shootout to take the U11 crown.
“The U9 division at Bermuda College produced another exciting day of football. Bascome Football Leadership Academy [BFLA] Blacks were dominant throughout, beating BFLA Reds 2-0 in an all-BFLA semi-final, while WFA Inter Milan edged past BHS Blue 2-1 in the other semi. In the final, BFLA Blacks saw off WFA Inter Milan 1-0 to take the U9 title.
“The U13 division at Warwick Academy delivered the most drama of the tournament. Both semi-finals went to penalty shootouts, with BHS overcoming BFLA Reds and WA Independiente edging past BFLA Blacks from the spot. In the final, BHS carried that momentum forward and beat WA Independiente 1-0 to be crowned U13 champions.”
Tournament Champions
Division Champion
- U7 Devonshire Lady Colts
- U9 BFLA Blacks
- U11 WFA Manchester
- U13 BHS
The BFA Women’s Committee chairwoman, Shequita Parson, reflected on the tournament by saying, “On behalf of the BFA Women’s Committee, I extend thanks to all the players, coaches, match commissioners, referees, and volunteers who made this tournament possible. And a special thanks to the friends and family who came out to support the teams. The continued growth of girls’ football in Bermuda is a testament to the commitment of everyone involved in developing the women’s game on the island”.
