The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) is thrilled to announce that its Under-12 National Select Team is embarking on a historic journey to compete in the prestigious Norwich City Mina Cup UK. The team will depart this evening, October 9^th, 2024. This marks a significant milestone for the BFA's youth development programme, showcasing the exceptional talent emerging from the island.

The squad, led by Coach Vashun Blanchette, comprises the following players:

• Adam Barritt (FC Bascome – Captain)
• Tayte Browne (FC Bascome – Goalkeeper)
• Cairo Burgess (FC Bascome)
• Christian Phillips Steede (FC Bascome)
• Cree Bean (North Village Community Club)
• Jace Postlewaithe (FC Bascome)
• Kyron Bryan (FC Bascome)
• Mackay Browne (FC Bascome)
• Psalm Caines (Pembroke Hamilton Club)
• Roman Gaglio (Vasco da Gama)
• Shiloh Stevens (FC Bascome)
• Xonti Burch (FC Bascome)

BFA Technical Development Director, Maurice Lowe expressed his excitement about this opportunity, stating, "This is a first for us, and it speaks well not only about ourNational Programme but also about the talent being produced domestically. Our young players have the potential to achieve great things, and this tournament will provide them with invaluable experience and exposure."

The Norwich City Mina Cup UK is a renowned global tournament for U12 teams, held at the Lotus training centre in Norwich. The competition features 16 elite teams from around the world, battling it out for the coveted title and a chance to qualify for the Mina Cup Dubai 2025.

The tournament will take place over two days, October12-13, 2024, with each team guaranteed eight games. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Gold Cup, while the bottom two will compete in theSilver Cup. The tournament will culminate in semifinal and final rounds, with the champions earning the prestigious Norwich City Mina Cup UK trophy.

Bermuda’s Under-12 team was drawn in Group 1 withArsenal, Feyenoord, and Right to Dream. The match schedule is listed below based on UK time:

• Feyenoord v Bermuda: 10:30 AM
• Arsenal v Bermuda: 11:39 AM
• Bermuda v Right To Dream: 12:02 PM

As the Bermuda Under-12 team prepares to take on this international challenge, the BFA encourages the community to rally behind them and show their support. This historic moment represents a significant step forward for Bermuda's football development, inspiring the next generation of players to dare to dream and reach for the stars.

Note: There will be no live stream of these matches, but we will publish results to our social media platforms after each match.

All media inquiries, including coach or player quotes and interviews, must be submitted to the Associations Marketing and Communications team via email: communications@bermudafootball.com