CRFA U-16 Football Team Scores First Victory in PFF National Championship Qualifiers
The Cebu Regional Football Association (CRFA) U-16 boys' team achieved a significant milestone by securing their first win in the Philippine Football Federation (PFF) U-16 Boys National Championship Regional Qualifiers. In a tightly contested match held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the SJRI football pitch in San Carlos City, CRFA emerged victorious with a 1-0 scoreline against the Eastern Visayas Regional Football Association (EVRFA).
Late Goal Seals the Win for Cebu
Gabriel Quidlat proved to be the hero for CRFA, netting the decisive goal in the 85th minute of regulation time. This crucial strike not only secured the three points for the team but also injected much-needed momentum into their campaign. The victory comes after CRFA started the qualifiers with a goalless draw against the Negros Oriental-Siquijor Regional Football Association (Nosirfa) last Sunday, making this win all the more important for their progression hopes.
Standings and Upcoming Challenges
With this result, CRFA has kept their aspirations of advancing to the National Finals alive. As of the latest updates, CRFA occupies third place in the standings with a total of four points. The current leader is the Negros Oriental Regional Football Association (Norfa), who have accumulated six points, followed closely by Nosirfa, also with four points. The Iloilo-Guimaras Regional Football Association (IGRFA) trails in fourth place with three points.
Looking ahead, CRFA faces a critical must-win match against IGRFA on Wednesday. This encounter is pivotal for their chances to climb higher in the standings. The team will then conclude their qualifying campaign with a challenging fixture against the host, Norfa, on Friday. These upcoming matches will determine whether CRFA can secure a spot in the prestigious National Finals of the PFF U-16 Boys National Championship.
