An under 9s football team has been crowned national champions.
FGS Benfica formed in 2021 just after lockdown and have been demolishing the competition ever since. Headed by star coach Craig Willow the team has won 17 trophies in two years. However, yesterday was their biggest challenge yet when they came up against some of the best teams in the country at the EFS national under-nines championship.
The tournament was played at the England national team training ground St Georges Park. After facing some stiff competition and winning three matches on the bounce, the girls brought silverware back to Otterspool.