LCIS HOSTS 12TH KPMG FOOTBALL FEST
Nassau, Bahamas – On 7-8 November, Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) hosted the 12th KPMG Football Fest U14 tournament, with over 120 athletes from 8 schools across the Caribbean. LCIS Host Families once again opened their homes and hearts to house over 75 students and coaches.
Teams from Cedar International School (British Virgin Islands), American International School of Kingston (Jamaica), Codrington School (Barbados), Cayman International School (Cayman Islands), Lucaya International School (Grand Bahama), St Andrew’s International School, Windsor School, and three teams from Lyford Cay International School participated in this annual regional tournament.
LCIS Blue boys’ team came second, narrowly missing out on the win during penalties. LCIS Yellow boys’ team finished the tournament in third place, winning the Plate final. LCIS Girls’ team also finished third, winning the Plate final on penalties.
Our student volunteers with the team mascots during the Opening Ceremony.
LCIS Blue Boys’ Team came second in a hard-fought loss.
LCIS Yellow Boys’ Team finished third, winning the Plate final.
LCIS Girls’ Team finished third, winning the Plate final.
Congratulations to the Cayman International School boys’ team and the Cedar International School girls’ team for winning their respective championship finals! This year’s championship trophy – renamed The Craig Massey Trophy – honours the lasting impact former Athletic Director Craig Massey has made on our school and our football community. As the founder of the KPMG Football Fest and a key figure in the development of football at LCIS, Coach Massey has helped establish a culture of teamwork, enthusiasm and sporting excellence. This championship trophy is awarded to the team that demonstrates the values Coach Massey championed – unity, determination, fair play, and a collective commitment to performing at their best. The Craig Massey Trophy stands as a reminder of the tradition he started, the opportunities he created, and the strong football community he helped build.
Football Fest Boys’ Champions - Cayman International School
Football Fest Girls’ Champions - Cedar International School
LCIS thanks all the teams, coaches, referees, sponsors, host families and volunteers for making this all possible and a special thanks to KPMG for being the event’s title sponsor. We also thank the LCIS PTA for their support in providing drinks and snacks.
Cedar International School VS Windsor during the Girls’ Championship Final.
Cayman International School VS LCIS Blue in the Boys’ Championship Final.
Tournament Organiser and Chair of the PE Department Annisa Albury remarked, “The 2025 KPMG Football Fest was a tremendous success and is one of my favourite events that our school hosts. Bringing together students of all ages and different cultures, it celebrates teamwork, school spirit, and community in a way that truly embodies our school's core values. The event reflects the power of international education, empowers students to challenge themselves and grow, and provides transformative experiences that build confidence, resilience, and lasting memories. We were thrilled with the positive energy, skill and sportsmanship displayed by all participants, and we are deeply grateful to our families, staff, and community partners whose support makes this festival possible. The KPMG Football Fest continues to inspire and unite our school community, leaving a lasting impact on everyone involved.”
The KPMG Football Fest is one example of LCIS’s commitment to providing students with high-quality athletic experiences and transformative opportunities to become internationally-minded, global citizens. It highlights the school's ability to serve as a hub of athletic excellence in The Bahamas.
What an incredible weekend of fun, friendship, and football!
Tournament Organiser and Chair of the PE Department Annisa Albury during the Opening Ceremony on Friday 7 November.
