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Kellon James notched a double to lead Whim Anglican to its second Goderick Alfred Tobago Primary School Football Cup on Friday in the feature match at the opening ceremony Milo Tobago Primary School Football League. Whim Anglican became the first school to win the cup twice after coming from behind to defeat Bon Accord Government 2-1 victory at Shaw Park Recreation Ground, exacting revenge on the team that dethroned it last year by a similar scoreline. Whim also had a similar 2-1 victory in 2008 when it defeated Signal Hill Government in the final.James performance earned him the “Player of the Final” and he also won the Golden Ball Trophy for the Tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). Bon Accord Government started the sharper of the two teams and took the lead in the 10th minute when Javon Williams scored his sixth goal of the tournament.Williams beat Whim goalkeeper, Ato James, with a shot just inside the penalty area from an acute angle. James (Kellon) weaved his way past two defenders into the six-yard-box to give Whim the equaliser four minutes later.

The score remained tied at 1-1 when the teams went into halftime. Whim began to assert control upon the resumption of the match with the dazzling runs of diminutive wingers Karyque “Kiki” Joseph and Gereeb Louis gradually wearing down the Bon Accord defence. The hard work was rewarded when James (Kellon) notched his second of the match and seventh of the tournament with just nine minutes remaining. Omarley James, who had scored in each match of the tournament, then missed two glorious chances to “ice” the match for Whim. Bon Accord had two last gasp chances for the equaliser but Josh Leacock’s well placed shots lack the power to pass Whim’s goalkeeper.James (Ato) of Whim won the trophy for “Best Goalkeeper” while Taffarel Joseph of Signal Hill Government won the Golden Boot Trophy for his tournament leading 22 goals.

Milo opening ceremony

The day’s activities began with the parade of teams. School Supervisor II, Gerard Franklyn challenged the champion schools to bring the national primary school titles back to Tobago, before declaring the League open. Franklyn then presented an award in recognition to new School Supervisor I, Ronald Duke for his of outstanding service to the development of schools’ football in Tobago. Duke, last year’s Tobago “Teacher of the Year”, who has a wealth of experience as a football coach and administrator, received a standing ovation from the crowd as he received the award. Some 25 primary schools across Tobago are expected to participate in this year’s Boys League, with 16 competing in the Girls Division.The finals of the Milo League will be held on October 29. The two finalists in both the Boys and Girls Divisions will qualify to represent the Tobago Educational District in the Atlantic LNG National Primary School Football League, starting in November.
Kellon James