Samal Duggins congratulates Old Road United Jets for successful 2023 football season

Minister of Sports Samal Duggins congratulated the Montraville Farms CleanRite Old Road United Jets female and male teams for their outstanding achievements in the 2023 football season. He participated in the team's appreciation party, which was held over the weekend.

The women secured their place as the 2023 Elvis Star Browne Women's League Champions, while the men showcased their prowess with a third runners-up finish in the Premier League.

Minister Duggins said that it was heartwarming to witness the support from the people of Constituency Four and surrounding areas joining them in this joyous celebration. "The smiles, laughter, and community spirit made it a celebration to remember," he outlined. Minister Samal Duggins also noted that investing in people and sports development is truly one of the best decisions the government can make. As the constituency representative and proud sponsor, he was thrilled to be a part of the Montraville Farms CleanRite Old Road United Jets' success story.

He also said that it was his best decision to sponsor the team, and he wished to thank the players, technical staff and executive body for their hard work. The Minister eagerly awaits what the team will accomplish in the upcoming season.

The Old Road United Jets FC had an exciting stint in the SKNFA Premier League last season, making the Super Six playoffs for the first time. The team is by far one of the most improved teams this season, coming from the bottom half of the table to qualify for the playoffs and finishing third in their first-ever appearance of the playoffs.

Coach Alexis Morris has a reputation for molding young teams, making them intercontenders, and his work with the team is a testament to that.

Old Road started off the season hot with a remarkable performance against St. Peter's FC, where they crushed them four goals to nil.

T'Kwani Williams remains one of the hottest strikers in the Premier League, finishing in the top three in the Golden Boot race after winning it the season prior.

Halfway into the season, however, the performance of the team weakened a bit, but they did enough to make the playoffs. Judging from their first post-season appearance, Old Road has earned a high reputation and is no longer a bogey team or a team one can take lightly.