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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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MBU and Treasure Beach score wins in second round of JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Leaders Montego Bay United (MBU) and Treasure Beach were the only winners in Sunday’s set of second-round games in the Jamaica Pre...
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ISSA football showcase produced quality, say stakeholders
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ISSA football showcase produced quality, say stakeholders
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January 12, 2026
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Gilbert praises players after MoBay’s maiden win at Jarrett Park
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Gilbert praises players after MoBay’s maiden win at Jarrett Park
January 12, 2026
Gilbert praises players after MoBay’s maiden
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Mount Pleasant seek revenge against Racing
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January 11, 2026
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Salah closer to AFCON title as Egypt dethrone champions Ivory Coast
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Salah closer to AFCON title as Egypt dethrone champions Ivory Coast
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Osimhen focused on Nigeria glory, not scoring record
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Magic of the cup
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Schoolboy footballers to showcase talents in exhibition games
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Paul A Reid 
January 10, 2026
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Real Madrid’s Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final — Alonso
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Real Madrid’s Mbappe fit to play Super Cup final — Alonso
January 10, 2026
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LOCKED IN!
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January 9, 2026
Speid keeping an eye on New Caledonia, DR Congo
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Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
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Wright believes all-daCosta, all-Manning clashes present valuable experience for players
BY PAUL A REID Observer writer reidp@jamaicaobserver.com 
January 9, 2026
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Buckley named US Junior College Player of the Year
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Buckley named US Junior College Player of the Year
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Excelsior reign supreme
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Excelsior reign supreme
Eagles beat STETHS to Olivier Shield crown
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BATTLE ROYAL!
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‘SPEID-Y’ DECISION
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January 7, 2026
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Boulbina extra-time stunner lifts Algeria past DR Congo
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Boulbina extra-time stunner lifts Algeria past DR Congo
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Champions STETHS, Excelsior dominate all-star team selections
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) football champions, St Elizabeth Technical High (STETHS) and Excelsior High,...
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Gordon looking to arrest Spanish Town Police’s  JPL  safety
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Salah seals Egypt win as Osimhen leads Nigeria into Cup of Nations quarters
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Salah seals Egypt win as Osimhen leads Nigeria into Cup of Nations quarters
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Speed of Amorim’s exit from Man Utd stuns Neville
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Arnett beat Cavalier 3-0 in JPL
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arnett Gardens surprised defending champions Cavalier Sport Club (SC) 3-0 in their Jamaica Premier League second round game played...
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Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
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