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VIDEO: Benna Girls Celebrate Tournament Triumph With 9–0 Final Win

15 December 2025
This content originally appeared on Antigua News Room.
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The Benna Girls have been crowned champions of the Turks and Caicos Islands International Festival Invitational after a dominant 9–0 victory over the host nation in the final.

The Antigua and Barbuda side delivered a commanding performance, with goals coming from across the squad. Gabrielle DeSuza, who finished the tournament as top scorer, opened the scoring, while Nafisa Quashie and Nicelle Drew each netted twice. Keitonya Skepple also scored two goals, with Kevoncia James and Zoya Simon adding one apiece to complete the emphatic win.

The team’s success was further highlighted by several individual honours. Goalkeeper Amya Hodge was awarded the Golden Glove for her performances throughout the tournament. Gabrielle DeSuza claimed the Golden Boot, while Kai Jacobs was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

The victory caps an impressive campaign for the Benna Girls, who remained unbeaten throughout the competition and consistently outperformed their opponents.

Officials and supporters have praised the team for their discipline, teamwork and attacking prowess, describing the tournament triumph as a significant achievement for women’s football in Antigua and Barbuda.

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