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Monday, August 10, 2026
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CFU U14 Challenge Series: Bermuda drawn in Tier 1 Group A
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Bermuda's Under-14 boys will kick off their Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Challenge Series campaign in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with the tournament set to begin on 16 August.
The young Gombey Warriors have been placed in Tier 1 Group A alongside Barbados, Martinique, and host nation the Dominican Republic.
Bermuda open their group fixtures on Monday, 17 August against Barbados, before facing a tough test against the hosts the following day.
They close out their group stage matches against Martinique on Wednesday, 19 August, with all four nations vying for a spot in the knockout rounds.
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Monday, August 10, 2026
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Hibernian sweep aside Motherwell in commanding victory
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A sharp second-half display ensured Logan Jimenez and his Hibernian U19 team-mates picked up all three points with a professional 3-0 victory against Motherwell at a rain-soaked Dalziel Park.
After a frustrating, goalless opening hour, Hibs captain Josh McDonald broke the deadlock before Callum MacDonald and a second from McDonald wrapped up a dominant performance.
Head coach Darren McGregor named an unchanged starting line-up following last week’s clash with Kilmarnock, with Adam Buckley returning to the bench in place of Layton Williams.
The visitors created the first opening of a cagey first half when Joshua Radcliffe tested 'Well keeper Lewis McGahey from 25 yards. Motherwell responded immediately, with Hibs goalkeeper Ellis McGurk getting down low to tip Guy Bainbridge’s arrowed strike wide.
Hibs continued to threaten before the break, as McDonald tried a 40-yard lob on the slick surface, while Lewis McNeill forced a save from a header, but the sides went into the interval level.
The turning point came on the hour mark when Jackson Thomson’s cross was parried by McGahey into the path of McDonald, who turned home the rebound from close range.
Hibs doubled their lead eight minutes later. MacDonald dispossessed the last defender, kept his composure under challenge, and drove a low finish beneath McGahey.
Jimenez came close to adding a third shortly after, thrashing a shot just over the bar, before his glancing header clipped the crossbar in the 72nd minute. The rebound fell to the unmarked McDonald at the far post, who smashed home his second of the afternoon.
McDonald was denied a hat-trick late on by a desperate block, but Hibs held firm to secure a clean sheet and cap off an impressive away performance in North Lanarkshire.
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Wednesday, August 05, 2026
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Borgesson and his Valiant Burnley Teammates Edged Out
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Burnley FC Academy Under-18s were left to rue a narrow defeat after a hard-fought performance ended in a 2-1 loss against Rangers Under-19s.
Tony Philliskirk’s side pushed the Scottish outfit all the way in a competitive encounter, showing plenty of resilience despite ultimately falling just short on the day.
The match featured 17-year-old Bermudian prospect Blayz Borgesson, who recently committed his future to the Turf Moor club by signing a contract running through to the end of the 2026/27 season.
Borgesson and his Under-18 teammates showed plenty of fight against higher-age opposition, matching Rangers' intensity for long spells and carving out opportunities to snatch a result.
However, despite a late surge from the young Clarets, Rangers held firm to claim victory, leaving Philliskirk's side to draw encouragement from an encouraging and spirited display.
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Monday, August 03, 2026
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Zuill features as Bolton Wanderers U21s Rally for Late Win
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Bermudian Na’Im Zuill and his Bolton Wanderers Under-21 teammates made it two wins out of two in pre-season as a dramatic late goal earned them a 2-1 victory over Daisy Hill FC at the Ginge Power Stadium.
Julian Darby’s side were forced to fight back from behind after going into the interval 1-0 down, before Daeshon Lawrence and a late strike from a trialist turned the match around.
The physical fixture against non-league opposition provided another vital workout for the young Whites as they build up to their upcoming campaign in the Professional Development League following the academy's Category Two upgrade.
The hosts broke the deadlock on 20 minutes against the run of play, when good build-up play on the right flank allowed Sam Stewart to slot home from close range and give Daisy Hill a halftime lead.
Faced with a one-goal deficit at the break, Darby made sweeping structural changes for the second period. A refreshed unit featuring Bermudian Zuill, Gabe Davidson, Rowan Baucutt, Lucas Kirkpatrick, Zac Doyle, Alfie Baxter, and several trialists took to the field.
The changes injected immediate energy, with Lawrence drawing Bolton level six minutes into the restart after being brought down in the box and calmly dispatching the resulting penalty.
Zuill created an opening late in the contest with a precise cross that saw a trialist head narrowly wide, before another trialist substitute struck in the final minute to seal the comeback win.
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Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Burchall Chooses College Route with NC State
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Bermuda international Ajani Burchall has taken a new direction in his football career, opting for the United States collegiate pathway after signing with NC State University.
The move marks a significant change for the talented winger, who previously signed professional contracts during his career, but has now chosen to continue his development while combining top-level football with higher education.
Burchall has long been regarded as one of Bermuda's brightest football prospects, earning opportunities in the professional game and representing his country on the international stage.
His decision to join NC State offers a fresh challenge, with the university competing in one of the strongest collegiate football environments in the United States. The programme has developed a reputation for producing players capable of progressing into the professional ranks, while allowing student-athletes to pursue academic qualifications alongside their sporting ambitions.
For Burchall, the move represents an opportunity to rebuild momentum and continue his development in a highly competitive setting after gaining experience in the professional game.
The transition also reflects a growing trend among footballers who view the American college system as a pathway to both personal and athletic growth, with many graduates going on to successful professional careers.
Bermuda supporters will now be watching with interest as Burchall begins the next chapter of his career, aiming to make his mark with NC State while remaining an important figure in the island's football future.
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