Academy Women Claim CIFA Presidents Cup Victory in Thrilling 3-2 Final

Academy Sports Club women’s team secured the CIFA Presidents Cup with an exciting 3-2 victory over Sunset FC on Wednesday, March 5th at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.

The hard-fought final showcased the remarkable progress of Academy’s women’s program, which continues to grow from strength to strength under Coach Fabian Sangines, who heads up the club’s women’s program. The match was marked by an exceptional performance from all players, with team captain Chelsea Brown providing outstanding leadership throughout and dramatically scoring the winning goal with a powerful header from a corner kick in the dying seconds of the match.

Academy’s balanced squad, featuring a successful mix of young and experienced players, delivered a standout performance against one of the strongest teams in the league, demonstrating the depth and quality throughout the roster.

“This Presidents Cup victory is a testament to the dedication of our women’s program and the club’s philosophy of investing in youth development,” said Paul Byles, Head Coach of Academy Sports Club Men’s team and head of the club’s youth program. “Every player contributed to this win against a formidable Sunset FC side. The leadership shown by Chelsea Brown in those final moments exemplifies the character we aim to build in all our players.”

The Presidents Cup triumph comes at the midway point of the season, giving Academy’s women’s team positive momentum as they continue their league campaign. The club’s investment in youth development continues to pay dividends across all levels of competition.

Byles thanked Coach Fabian Sangines and the entire coaching staff for their contributions to the team’s success.

The club remains committed to expanding opportunities for female footballers in the Cayman Islands and building on this success in future competitions.