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Kings Academy, York qualify for JFC

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Kevin JacksonJournalist at Jamaica Observer

June 27, 2026

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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kings Football Academy’s qualification for next season’s Jamaica Football Championships has been described as “a massive step” by coach Veron Peterkin, after the St Ann club became one of two teams to secure promotion from the JFC Qualifying competition on Wednesday.

Kings Football Academy beat Axum SC 3-1 to top Group B, while York United of St Thomas edged Brown’s Town 1-0 to top Group A.

The other two qualifiers will be decided on Sunday’s final day of the competition.

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