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Friday, June 19, 2026
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Honours even as Lady Trojans hold Lady Zebras
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PHC Lady Zebras 1 Somerset Lady Trojans 1
The PHC Lady Zebras and the Somerset Lady Trojans shared the spoils at Bernard Park after playing out a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the Bermuda Football Association Women’s Football Division.
In a highly anticipated tactical battle under the lights, both teams displayed immense defensive resilience, ultimately refusing to be separated after an explosive first-half scoring exchange.
It was the Lady Zebras who carved out the game's opening breakthrough. Dictating play early from the midfield, PHC capitalized on their sustained pressure in the 27th minute when clinical forward Keunna Dill found space inside the penalty area. Dill showed superb composure, latching onto a slick through-ball to slot home and hand the Lady Zebras a well-deserved 1-0 lead.
However, the West End outfit issued a swift and resolute response. Refusing to let PHC settle into their rhythm, the Somerset Lady Trojans began pressing higher up the pitch and reaped their rewards just nine minutes later.
In the 36th minute, Zhakhari Turner turned the match on its head, seizing upon a loose ball in the final third and unleashing a powerful effort past the PHC goalkeeper to level the scoring at 1-1.
The second half proved to be a grueling, physical encounter as both managers tinkered with their systems to search for a decisive winner. PHC threw bodies forward in the closing stages, stretching the Somerset backline, while the Lady Trojans remained a constant menace on the counter-attack.
Ultimately, neither side could find the clinical final touch required to break the deadlock before the referee's final whistle, leaving the two domestic powerhouses to pocket a hard-earned point apiece.
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Friday, June 19, 2026
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BFA Hand Out Awards
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Today at the Clyde Best Center of Excellence, the Bermuda Football Association celebrated excellence, dedication, and the bright future of Bermudian football.
Joining us for this special occasion were Amanda Pacheco ofPartnerRe; 2019 Bermuda Football Association legend, Lesley White; and Bermuda International Dante’ Leverock, owner of DaRock Elite Performance, as we proudly presented this year’s Training Experience Awards.
Selected annually by the FIFA Talent Academy Bermuda coaching staff, these awards recognize players who have demonstrated exceptional commitment, growth, and potential.
Congratulations to:
Xonti Burch, receiving the Partner Re Award.
Priya Dill, receiving the Lesley White Award.
Amir Weller, receiving the DaRock Elite Performance Award.
Their hard work, passion, and dedication have earned them an incredible opportunity, and we can’t wait to see what’s next on their football journeys.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Dandy Stars & PHC Zebras Stage Comeback Wins
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Dandy Stars came from a goal down to secure a commanding 4-1 victory over the Under-17 National Select Team, courtesy of a spectacular three-goal masterclass from clinical forward Jahni Simmons.
The high-stakes domestic clash looked set for an upset early on when the youth select side caught the senior outfit off guard. Rising young prospect Leydi Raynor found the back of the net in the 20th minute, breaking the deadlock with a well-taken strike to hand the Under-17s an unexpected but well-deserved lead.
However, the Under-17s' defensive resilience was broken ten minutes before the interval as Jahni Simmons took control of the contest.
Simmons found the equalizer in the 36th minute, before her twin sister Jahde Simmons struck just three minutes later to instantly turn the game on its head and hand Dandy Stars the advantage. Refusing to relent, Jahni Simmons struck again in the 44th minute to secure her brace and hand her side a comfortable 3-1 cushion heading into the break.
The Under-17 National Select Team adjusted their shape in the second half in a bid to stem the tide and limit the damage, but they simply had no answer to the movement of the Dandy Stars frontline.
In the 62nd minute, Jahni Simmons capped off a truly sublime individual performance by turning home her third of the match. The clinical finish sealed both her hat-trick and a comprehensive three points for Dandy Stars, cementing their status as formidable forces in the league while providing a stern learning curve for the national youth team.
PHC Zebras 3 Somerset Eagles 1
The PHC Zebras came from a goal down in the Bermuda Football Association’s Under-23 Division match to defeat the Somerset Eagles 3-1 in an entertaining clash.
The West End outfit started the brighter of the two teams and looked determined to pull off a major upset. Their early pressure yielded immediate results in the 21st minute when Marco Basden scored through a maze of players to hand the Somerset Eagles a well-deserved 1-0 lead.
However, the early setback only served to awaken the formidable PHC attack.
The Zebras began to dominate possession and forced their way back into the contest just over ten minutes later. In the 34th minute, Enoch Joseph rose to the occasion, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to fire home a clinical equalizer and send the sides into the halftime break deadlocked at 1-1.
PHC carried that momentum directly into the second half, completely shutting down the Eagles' midfield supply lines.
The pressure finally told in the 56th minute when Tristen Davis found space inside the box, turning his marker beautifully to smash the ball past the helpless Somerset goalkeeper and hand the Zebras the lead for the first time in the match.
The Eagles threw bodies forward in the closing stages in a desperate attempt to rescue a point, but they were ultimately caught out on the counter-attack. In the 87th minute, Xave Smith showed superb composure to seal the three points for the Zebras, putting the game completely out of reach and wrapping up a resilient comeback victory.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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All-Stars Crowned Inaugural Walking Football Champions
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The All-Stars have been crowned the first-ever Walking Football Cup champions, lifting the prestigious Leroy “Curly Joe” Wilson Cup after a breathless 6-4 victory over Bermuda College.
In an entertaining final that showcased the very best of the island's burgeoning over-50s and over-40s circuit, the All-Stars' clinical edge proved the difference in a ten-goal epic. Despite a spirited display from the Bermuda College outfit, they were unable to contain a rampant All-Stars attack determined to write their names into the local history books.
Earlier in the day, the consolation match provided drama of its own as the Touring Team edged out the Walking Warriors in a tense penalty shootout. Nothing could separate the two sides during a hard-fought 2-2 draw in regulation time, but it was the Touring Team who held their nerve from the spot to secure third place.
The domestic curtain-fall marks the beginning of an ambitious international chapter for the sport on the island.
National team tryouts are scheduled to take place this coming Wednesday. Following the conclusion of the traditional Cup Match Classic holiday, Bermuda's elite walking footballers will officially begin an intensive training program as head coach Leroy Wilson looks to assemble a squad capable of competing at the upcoming Walking Football World Cup.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Former Ipswich Town midfielder Lambe signs for Wanderers
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Former Ipswich Town midfielder Reggie Lambe has completed a move to Suffolk non-league side Ipswich Wanderers following his departure from Needham Market.
The 35-year-old former Bermuda international links up with the Step Five outfit for the 2026/27 campaign after the Marketmen opted not to retain his services at Bloomfields.
Lambe’s move brings the curtains down on a two-year stint with Needham Market. The experienced playmaker originally arrived at the club from Braintree Town in September 2024 and quickly established himself as a reliable asset in the engine room.
Despite operating as a regular fixture for the Southern League Premier Division Central side, Lambe was among the players released at the end of the season as the club reshapes its squad for the upcoming year.
Wanderers represent yet another stop in Suffolk non-league football for Lambe, who has built an esteemed reputation as an impactful veteran in the region.
The midfielder has previously enjoyed highly successful stints with both Stowmarket Town and AFC Sudbury, playing an instrumental role in guiding both clubs to promotion.
Lambe originally broke onto the professional scene through the youth academy at Portman Road, making six senior appearances for Ipswich Town. He went on to enjoy a diverse global career with spells at Toronto FC in Major League Soccer and Nyköpings BIS in Sweden, alongside established English Football League runs at Mansfield Town, Carlisle United, and Cambridge United.
Wanderers will now hope Lambe’s extensive professional pedigree and localized promotion expertise can spark a successful campaign at Humber Doucy Lane.
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