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NCRFA celebrates after ruling the 2026 PFF U16 National Boys' Championship, May 6, 2026 in Bago City. Handout/PFF

NCRFA celebrates after ruling the 2026 PFF U16 National Boys' Championship, May 6, 2026 in Bago City.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1778125220181viber_image_2026-05-07_09-42-30-495.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="NCRFA celebrates after ruling the 2026 PFF U16 National Boys&#x27; Championship, May 6, 2026 in Bago City. Handout/PFF" width="960"/>NCRFA celebrates after ruling the 2026 PFF U16 National Boys&#x27; Championship, May 6, 2026 in Bago City. Handout/PFF</div>MANILA -- The National Capital Region Football Association (NCRFA) overpowered the Iloilo-Guimaras Regional Football Association (IGRFA), 4-0, in the gold medal match to claim the inaugural PFF U16 National Boys&#x27; Championship, Wednesday.It was sweet revenge for NCRFA at the Manuel Y. Torres Sports Center in Bago City, as IGRFA had beaten them in the group stage. IGRFA goalkeeper Wilson Muñoz, Jr. was called into action early, producing a crucial save in the 4th minute to deny Marcus Tanjangco. NCRFA continued to press, with Iñigo Ramireznarrowly missing a direct free kick in the 10th minute and Kieran Jacob firing just wide before halftime.Despite NCRFA&#x27;s attacking intent, IGRFA remained dangerous on the counter. Nathan Caligdong tested NCRFA goalkeeper Don Santiago Elvina early in the second half, while Benedict Simon Sumagaysay and Jaylord Dajay both threatened NCRFA&#x27;s net.The breakthrough came just after halftime. In the 48th minute, Kieran Jacob opened the scoring, making a decisive run from the left flank and finishing off a well-weighted midfield through pass from Johannesbern Ortigas to give NCRFA the lead.The match&#x27;s turning point came in the 61st minute when Dajay was sent off after receiving a second yellow card after a high boot call on Elvina, reducing IGRFA to ten men and shifting momentum decisively in NCRFA&#x27;s favor.NCRFA capitalized further as the match progressed. In the 67th minute, Ortigas doubled the advantage, finishing from close range following a well-worked throw-in sequence.Jacob then completed his brace in the 80th minute, converting a precise attacking cross from Judah Zephy Tenerepe.Three minutes later, Ortigas secured his own brace, finishing off a pinpoint delivery from Ramirez inside the box.&quot;I&#x27;m speechless. What an amazing team,&quot; Jacob said. &quot;The way we play, the way we encourage each other—we never give up. We lost to Iloilo in the qualifying round, and now we faced them again in the finals and got our revenge.&quot;&quot;Different story—it&#x27;s the finals. You have to show your A-game,&quot; Padernal said. &quot;We were beaten by Iloilo in the eliminations, but the boys showed a big heart to overcome adversity. Even with fatigue and injuries, they gave everything.&quot;Meanwhile, the Negros Occidental Regional Football Association (NORFA) delighted home supporters with a commanding 6-1 comeback victory over the Olongapo City-Zambales Football Association (OCZFA) to claim the bronze medal.After trailing early, NORFA erupted for six second-half goals, led by captain Jhon Luke Libunao and brace scorer Fire John Serfino.President John Anthony Gutierrez commended the host region and emphasized the significance of the tournament.&quot;I want to congratulate all the participating teams. I think everybody showed what a Filipino footballer is made of,&quot; Gutierrez said.For Gutierrez, the tournament demonstrated the depth of talent across the archipelago.&quot;There&#x27;s a misconception that football is centralized in Manila or a few major cities. But as you can see, it&#x27;s everywhere. Players from different corners of the country are excelling. With programs like this, we will double our efforts to ensure every Filipino child is given the opportunity to succeed.&quot;The tournament also celebrated standout individual performances:Most Valuable Player: Kieran Jacob (NCRFA)Golden Boot: Basti Ordinan (CMORFA) – 9 goalsBest Midfielder: Nathan Caligdong (IGRFA)Best Defender: Bryant Julyant Monsanto (NCRFA)Best Goalkeeper: Don Santiago Elvina (NCRFA)Fair Play Award: OCZFA

The National Capital Region Football Association (NCRFA) overpowered the Iloilo-Guimaras Regional Football Association (IGRFA), 4-0, in the gold medal match to claim the inaugural PFF U16 National Boys' Championship, Wednesday.

The National Capital Region Football Association (NCRFA) overpowered the Iloilo-Guimaras Regional Football Association (IGRFA), 4-0, in the gold medal match to claim the inaugural PFF U16 National Boys' Championship, Wednesday.

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Football: NCR claims inaugural PFF U16 National Boys' Championship

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Published May 07, 2026 11:40 AM PHT

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