KUCHING: Axis Kids Academy and SMK Sri Matang Development Club have emerged champions of the Under-14 and Under-16 categories respectively at the PETRONAS Youth Football Closed Tournament 2026 Kuching Edition.
In the Under-14 category, Samarahan Academy finished second, while PC SSC U14 took third place.
Syed Danish Haikal Syed Amirulkahir of Samarahan Academy finished as the tournament’s top scorer with 15 goals, while SJN Academy received the Fair Play award.
In the Under-16 category, Basic Soccer Development settled for second place, followed by Axis Kids Academy in third.
Dienel Shah Syazwan Madzuan of Axis Kids Academy claimed the top scorer award with 10 goals, while BKJ Academy received the Fair Play award.
The tournament, which kicked off on Sept 27, featured 12 teams each in the Under-14 and Under-16 categories, bringing together 24 teams from across the region.
The top two teams in each category will earn qualification to the PETRONAS Youth Football Champions League 2026 in Kuching, giving the young players an opportunity to compete at a higher level.
The tournament is part of PETRONAS’ continued commitment to youth development and community building through sports, complementing the Government’s efforts to nurture the younger generation.
The Kuching edition was held alongside similar competitions in Mukah, which began on Oct 10, and Bintulu on Oct 17.
