Guys, check it out! There's gonna be this super cool new four-island women's football tournament called the Cherry Godfrey Cup happening at Jersey's Springfield Stadium on August 23rd and 24th. This is big news for all the female footballers out there in the Channel Islands and beyond! It's like a mini-World Cup, but just for these four islands: Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Isle of Wight. The idea is to give these talented ladies more chances to play at a higher level and show everyone what they've got, especially since the Island Games only happen every two years and the next one's in Orkney in 2025.
So, what's the deal with this tournament? Well, it's gonna be held every two years, kind of like the Island Games, but more focused on just the women's teams. The first games are gonna be the semi-finals on the 23rd, and if you don't make the cut for the final, you still get to play for third place on the morning of the 24th. The main event, the final match, is set for 15:00 BST on the 24th, where the two best teams will go head-to-head for the shiny Cherry Godfrey Cup trophy.
Jonathan Le Fondre, who's like the big boss of football stuff in Jersey, is totally stoked about it. He said, "We're really happy to host the first-ever Cherry Godfrey Cup at Springfield Stadium. Cherry Godfrey's been a massive supporter of women's football here, and this tourney is gonna keep pushing the sport to new heights."
And it's not just him who's excited. Anna Gauvain, the boss of Guernsey's team, is buzzing too. She said, "It's so cool! It's like the perfect thing to look forward to after our big win against Jersey in the Muratti Vase. It's gonna be great for the girls to get back into competitive games, and us coaches are pretty hyped as well."
Guernsey beat Jersey earlier this year, so now everyone's wondering what's gonna happen when they play again. Will the rivalry heat up? Will there be more surprises? This tournament is definitely gonna be a blast and a big deal for women's football in these islands. Get ready for some amazing matches and a whole lot of fun!
