Former top-flight champions Greenbay Hoppers kept their Antigua Premier League promotion hopes alive with a narrow 1-0 victory over Willikies in the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association's (ABFA) First Division on Wednesday, according to Antigua Observer.
Playing away at Willikies, Hoppers found themselves frustrated for much of the contest by a resolute home defence before eventually finding the breakthrough they needed. The hard-fought result extends their bid to return to the Antigua Premier League (APL).
Five Islands also claimed a vital First Division win on the same matchday, as reported by Antigua Observer, further shaking up the standings in what continues to be a competitive push for promotion among the division's contenders.
Both results carry significant weight as clubs battle to secure their place among the top flight, with the APL representing the pinnacle of club football in Antigua and Barbuda. For Hoppers, a club with a distinguished history at the highest level of the local game, the victory represents another step toward reclaiming their former status.
The First Division season continues to deliver compelling action, with several sides remaining in contention as the race for promotion intensifies.
