Former St. Leonard’s Boys student Shakeil Beckles has become the 45th member of the Barbados Soccer Academy to receive an overseas scholarship to advance his football career.
The 20-year-old will be attending Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey on a two-year programme.
He’s very grateful to all his coaches, while Director of the Barbados Soccer Academy, Jack Bovell, spelled out the main objective of the club.
