Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:12:43 AST
Tuesday, 21 April 2026 02:12:43 AST
Aruba U15 girls’ football team celebrates winning the Concacaf Championship on home soil aruba news

Aruba Secures Victory in Concacaf U15 Championship, Triumphs on Home Turf

Thrilling Final Against Saint Lucia

Aruba’s U15 girls’ team claimed the Concacaf Championship, defeating Saint Lucia 2-1 in a thrilling final held on home soil.

Key Goals by Adannayah Breinburg and Zayana Rodgers

In a historic achievement, Aruba’s U15 girls’ football team won the Concacaf U15 Championship in League C on Sunday, overcoming Saint Lucia 2-1 in a nail-biting final. The match, played at the Guillermo Prospero Trinidad Stadium in Dakota, saw Aruba’s team rise to the occasion with crucial goals from Adannayah Breinburg and Zayana Rodgers.

Overview of the Concacaf U15 Championship

The final match was intense, with Saint Lucia taking an early lead through a goal by Amaya Emmanuel. However, Aruba quickly responded with a powerful equalizer from Adannayah Breinburg. As the game reached extra time, Zayana Rodgers secured the winning goal, clinching the championship for Aruba.

League C Hosted in Aruba for the First Time

This victory is especially significant as the League C games were hosted in Aruba for the first time, making this a proud moment for the nation. The Aruban Football Association (AVB) expressed immense pride in the team’s accomplishment, highlighting their progress from last year’s runner-up finish in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U14 Championship.

Proud Moment for Aruban Football

AVB Celebrates the Team’s Achievement

The Concacaf U15 Championship featured matches across three leagues, with League A held in Costa Rica and won by the United States, and League B hosted in Trinidad & Tobago, where Honduras emerged victorious. Aruba’s triumph in League C marks a remarkable achievement for the island’s football program.

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