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Friday, February 13, 2026
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Zebras Stun Blazers in Stoppage & Extra Time Thriller
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 Picture Courtesy of PHC IslandStats.com  Boulevard Blazers 3 PHC Zebras 4 - After Extra Time
The PHC Zebras pulled off a remarkable "great escape" at the Devonshire Recreation Club tonight, surviving a late onslaught and twice coming from the brink of defeat to edge the Boulevard Blazers in a classic FA Challenge Cup quarter-final. In a match that will surely go down as one of the most dramatic in the competition's history, the Zebras secured a 4–3 victory after a chaotic period of stoppage time and an equally frantic extra-time session.
The contest began with the Boulevard Blazers looking determined to overturn their poor recent form against the Zebras. Their pressure was rewarded in the 24th minute when Khya Blyden found an opening to slot home, giving the Blazers a deserved lead. The underdogs maintained their discipline throughout the first half, frustrating the Zebras' attacking line and taking their 1–0 advantage into the interval.
The second half was a war of attrition, and as the clock ticked past the 90th minute, it appeared the Blazers had done enough to secure a famous upset. However, the drama was only just beginning. Four minutes into stoppage time, Enrique Russell pounced to equalise for the PHC Zebras, seemingly rescuing the tie.
Yet, the Blazers responded instantly. In the 6th minute of stoppage time they were awarded a penalty which Ijahmon Mallory converted with cool precision to restore their lead. Incredibly, the Zebras refused to be beaten. Five minutes later, in the 101st minute of play, Jaylon Bather found the back of the net to make it 2–2 and finally send the match into an additional thirty minutes.
The scoring frenzy continued into extra time. Haile Eve gave the Zebras their first lead of the night in the 97th minute, but that joy was short-lived as Teiko Lowe levelled for the Blazers just three minutes later. With the match poised at 3–3 and penalties looming, it was Bather who emerged as the hero once again.
In the 117th minute, he struck his second of the night to make it 4–3, finally breaking the Blazers' resistance and booking the Zebras' place in the semi-finals.
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
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Christopher Departs Fort Lauderdale United
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Fort Lauderdale United FC announced that the club and forward Nia Christopher have mutually agreed to part ways, marking the departure of one of the few remaining “Originals” from the club’s founding season.
Christopher, 24, leaves South Florida as one of just five players to have appeared on both the 2024-25 inaugural opening day roster and the current 2025-26 Gainbridge Super League squad. Her departure follows a trend of roster evolution under head coach Ali Rogers as the club pushes for a playoff spot in the second half of the season.
A standout at Towson University, where she became the program’s second all-time leading goal scorer and a two-time All-CAA First Team selection, Christopher signed with Fort Lauderdale in May 2024.
She quickly carved out a role as a reliable rotational piece. In the club’s second-ever match on September 6, 2024, she earned her first professional start against Carolina Ascent FC. Shortly after, on September 22, she recorded a pivotal assist in a 3-1 victory over Lexington SC.
In a statement, the club expressed its gratitude for the forward’s time in South Florida:
“Fort Lauderdale United FC thanks Nia for her contributions and professionalism during her time with the club and wishes her the best in her future career.”
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Thursday, February 12, 2026
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FA Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals Set for Dramatic Weekend
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The Bermuda Football Association has cleared the deck for a dramatic set of fixtures following the announcement of times and venues for the FA Challenge Cup Quarter-Finals. The draw has thrown up a series of high-stakes encounters that promise to deliver both intra-parish rivalries and heavyweight clashes as the island's top clubs eye a spot in the semi-finals.
Action gets underway on Friday, February 13th, as the Boulevard Blazers prepare to entertain the PHC Zebras under the lights at the Devonshire Recreation Club. The Zebras will arrive with confidence having secured a comfortable 3-0 victory in their previous league meeting back in December, but the Blazers will be desperate to use the cup as a springboard to ignite their season.
On Saturday, February 14th, the attention shifts to Bernard Park, where cup holders and defending champions North Village Rams tackle the Paget Lions. This fixture is a repeat of their tense mid-December clash that ended in a 2-2 draw, where Jalen Harvey struck twice to rescue a point for the Rams. The Lions have proven to be a stubborn obstacle for the champions this term, setting the stage for a compelling Saturday afternoon showdown.
The weekend concludes with a Sunday afternoon double-header on February 15th. At Wellington Oval, St. George's Colts will host the Devonshire Cougars with a 2 pm kick-off. This match carries significant weight following their thrilling 3-3 draw in early December, where Chae Brangman struck twice for the Cougars—including a 91st-minute penalty—to salvage a point after the East Enders had raced into a two-goal lead.
Simultaneously, Devonshire Colts will entertain X-Roads Warriors at the Police Field. The Colts, who are currently maintaining a strong challenge for the Premier Division title, will look to repeat their offensive masterclass from November when a Senoj Mitchell hat-trick proved the difference between the two sides. With the draw now finalised, the path to the National Sports Centre is clear for the four teams left standing after this weekend's quarter-final drama.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Weather Woes for Bermudian Pros as Downpours Wreak Havoc
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It has been a frustrating evening for Bermuda’s overseas contingent as a relentless wave of wet weather across England forced a raft of postponements, leaving only a handful of players to see competitive action.
From the Southern League to the Isthmian circuit, waterlogged pitches became the recurring theme of the night, stalling the momentum of several key Bermudian internationals.
In the Southern League Premier Division Central, Milan Butterfield and his Halesowen Town teammates saw their clash against Stratford Town fall victim to the elements. A pitch inspection at the Arden Garages Stadium confirmed the surface was unplayable following heavy afternoon rainfall.
The story was much the same for Coleridge Fubler. His Binfield side were forced to call off their Isthmian League encounter with Westfield after the Iconic Stadium pitch was deemed waterlogged during a late afternoon inspection.
In the National League South, Kane Crichlow’s Chelmsford City faced a late disappointment. A constant downpour in the final thirty minutes leading up to kick-off at Hornchurch made conditions impossible, leading to a late postponement for the Clarets. Ajani Burchall also faced a quiet evening, as Wimborne Town’s trip to Tiverton was another casualty of the saturated conditions.
While most were forced inside, Keziah Martin and Justin Donawa were among the few to get boots on the ground as Hereford FC’s National League North fixture against AFC Telford United was given the green light at the SEAH Stadium.
However, it proved to be a difficult night for the Bermudian pair. Despite the grit shown in testing conditions, Hereford struggled to contain a clinical Telford side, eventually falling to a 3-0 defeat.
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
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Bermudian Officials at the Heart of Concacaf Drama
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Bermudian FIFA officials Amaury Majors and Clinton Hayward were at the center of a high-stakes afternoon in Guatemala City as the CONCACAF Under-17 Qualifiers reached a dramatic conclusion in Group C.
With World Cup qualification on the line, the island’s top officials were entrusted with pivotal roles at the Estadio Cementos Progreso, overseeing matches that decided the fate of the region's elite youth talents.
The headline performance of the day belonged to Haiti, who secured their place at the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the fourth time following a hard-fought 2–1 victory over group hosts Guatemala.
Bermuda's Clinton Hayward served as an Assistant Referee for the encounter, which ignited in the 7th minute when Sonson Jean-Baptiste headed home from inside the penalty box. While Patrick Arana briefly restored parity for the hosts just four minutes later, Jean-Baptiste proved the hero again in the 22nd minute. His powerful strike from inside the area secured the pivotal win, ensuring Haiti finished at the summit of Group C.
Earlier in the day, Amaury Majors served as the fourth official as Antigua and Barbuda opened their Group C campaign with a narrow 1–0 triumph over Grenada.
The match remained deadlocked until the 58th minute when Deonjre Joseph rose highest to head home a pinpoint free-kick delivery from Robert Jeffrey. The goal was a landmark moment for the Benna Boys, marking their first of the 2026 edition and setting the tone for a competitive group stage.
The presence of Majors and Hayward on the international circuit continues a proud tradition for Bermudian refereeing. Having already officiated various CONCACAF fixtures throughout the 2025/26 cycle, their involvement in these high-pressure qualifiers underscores the high esteem in which the island’s match officials are held by the regional governing body.
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