Kuru Kururu defeat Agricola as Inter-Village football kicks off at Eccles

The East Bank Inter-Village Football Competition made a grand return at the Eccles EE Ground on Saturday night, marking a significant milestone as the venue hosted its first-ever competitive match. The event followed a vibrant march-past by the participating villages and forms part of a government initiative aimed at enhancing local sports facilities.

Among those present to kick off the tournament were Minister Kwame McCoy and footballer Jerome Harrigan. The competition features teams playing in a round-robin format, with the top two teams from each of the four groups advancing to the knockout stage.
In Group A, Kuru Kururu faced the formidable Agricola. Kuru Kururu made their mark early, with Leroy Evans scoring in the 22nd minute. They extended their lead with another goal from Kevin Scott in the 57th minute. Although Agricola’s Shemar Sampson narrowed the gap shortly afterwards, veteran Marvin Joseph sealed the victory for Kuru Kururu just before the final whistle. Agricola must now defeat Mocha to keep their hopes of advancing alive.
In another fiercely contested match, Herstelling battled Lower Soesdyke. While the first 35 minutes were tightly contested, Herstelling broke through with two late goals from Johenni Mendoza and Malcolm Hendricks to secure the win. The victory puts Herstelling in a favourable position for a quarter-final spot, while Lower Soesdyke must overcome Swan to remain in contention.
The competition continues with Grove set to face Circuitville and Timehri taking on Kaneville in upcoming matches.