THE second annual Monstamentality 7v7 kids football tournament, hosted by Tobago star footballer Kennya "Yaya" Cordner, will kick off on July 16 at the Speyside Recreation Ground.
The tournament will feature action in four age groups: boys under-9, boys under-11, boys under-13, boys under-15 and girls under-17.
Cordner, who plays in Turkey with Fenerbahce, posted a registration link for the tournament on her Facebook page.
Only ten teams in each age group will be allowed to compete.
The deadline for registration is July 3.
The speedy forward posted a video with custom-designed balls for the tournament and thanked former national women's football coach Randy Waldrum for his continued support. Cordner was part of the national team under the American who fell just short of qualifying for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015.
In a telephone interview on Monday, Cordner told Newsday that giving back is important to her.
"For me, personally, growing up, I didn't have (these opportunities). It was hard. I went through a struggle to make it this far. God has blessed me so much."
She said the tournament is meant to inspire youths and let then know that there are "still people who care for them."
Cordner is currently preparing to face Fomget FSK in the final of the Turkish Women’s Super League.
Fenerbahce defeated Galatasaray 4-2 on aggregate, after a 2-2 result in the second leg of their semifinal playoff match on Saturday.
Fomget lost to ALG Sport 1-0 on Saturday, but advanced 3-2 on aggregate.
On a personal level, Cordner described her season as "up and down" as she has battled a few injuries.
But with the league title within grasp in just her second season in Turkey, Cordner is eager to end on a high.
"Anything is possible with the Most High."
Cordner won the Norwegian Women's Cup in 2021 with IL Sandviken, before transferring to Fenerbahce.
Register for the Monstamentality 7v7 kids football tournament at https://form.jotform.com/231365618893163.
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THE second annual Monstamentality 7v7 kids football tournament, hosted by Tobago star footballer Kennya "Yaya" Cordner, will kick off on July 16 at the Speyside Recreation Ground.
The tournament will feature action in four age groups: boys under-9, boys under-11, boys under-13, boys under-15 and girls under-17.
Cordner, who plays in Turkey with Fenerbahce, posted a registration link for the tournament on her Facebook page.
Only ten teams in each age group will be allowed to compete.
The deadline for registration is July 3.
The speedy forward posted a video with custom-designed balls for the tournament and thanked former national women's football coach Randy Waldrum for his continued support. Cordner was part of the national team under the American who fell just short of qualifying for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2015.
Cordner is currently preparing to face Fomget FSK in the final of the Turkish Women’s Super League.
Fenerbahce defeated Galatasaray 4-2 on aggregate, after a 2-2 result in the second leg of their semifinal playoff match on Saturday.
Fomget lost to ALG Sport 1-0 on Saturday, but advanced 3-2 on aggregate.