Fruta Conquerors FC will remain in Guyana’s top-flight club football competition after defeating Timehri United FC 2-0 in the Elite League Qualification Playoff last night at the National Training Centre, Providence.
Second-half goals from Jamal Codrington and Stefon Walton secured the result for Fruta Conquerors, who delivered a composed performance when it mattered most to avoid relegation and confirm their place in Season Eight of the Elite League.
The goalscorers for Fruta Conquerors: Jamal Codrington and Stefon Walton.
After a scoreless first half, Codrington broke the deadlock in the 56th minute to give Fruta Conquerors the advantage. Timehri United continued to battle, but Walton sealed the win in the 82nd minute, putting the match beyond reach and ending Timehri’s hopes of promotion.
Despite the defeat, Timehri United, with a youthful squad, put together a spirited playoff campaign and showed promise throughout the qualification process.
Fruta Conquerors’ victory means they will join Camptown FC in the 2026/2027 Elite League season. Camptown had already secured direct qualification after winning the playoff final.
The confirmed teams for the 2026/2027 Elite League season are Slingerz FC, Guyana Police Force FC, Guyana Defence Force FC, Western Tigers FC, Santos FC, Monedderlust FC, Ann’s Grove United SC, Den Amstel FC, Fruta Conquerors FC and Camptown FC.
Fruta Conquerors FC will remain in Guyana’s top-flight club football competition
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