Action in the GFF-Namilco Thunderbolt Flour Power National U-17 Tournament begins today
The GFF–NAMILCO Thunderbolt Flour Power National U17 Intra-Association tournament will begin today across three Regional Member Associations (RMAs).
The second phase of the tournament will see matches in the Essequibo / Pomeroon Football Association (Esseq./Pom. FA), Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) and Berbice Football Association (BFA) on Saturday and Sunday.
The UDFA will host two matches at the Wisburg Ground; while the BFA will also host two, one each at the Burnham Park and #5 Grounds respectively while Esseq./Pom. FA will host three matches at the New Opportunity Corps Ground and Queenstown Community Centre Ground respectively.
In a statement to the media, GFF’s Competitions Director, Ian Alves pointed out; “In alignment with the GFF’s focus on youth development, we look forward with eager anticipation to the restart of the ‘Thunderbolt Flour Power National U17 league’ which continues to bring to the fore future prospects for national selection at the senior level.”
The tournament’s recommencement follows a presentation of the cheques to the respective RMAs on Friday, 9th June, 2017 in the Boardroom of the GFF. This is geared towards addressing costs related to the operations of the tournament.
The fixtures are as follows:
June 17
Good Hope FC vs Capoey- NOC Ground 14:00hrs
Milerock vs High Stars- Wisburg Ground 12:30hrs
Amelias Ward FC vs Silver Shattas FC- Wisburg Ground 14:30hrs
June 18
Queenstown United vs Dartmouth- Queenstown Ground 14:00hrs
Mainstay G Stars vs Henrietta United- Queenstown Ground 16:00hrs
NA United vs Cougars FC- Burnham Park 15:30hrs
Monedderlust FC vs Hopetown United- No. 5 Ground 15:30hrs