BFA confident in Andel Norton as GFF Super 16 Cup approaches
When River’s View FC take on Western Tigers FC on Saturday, December 21 at the Bartica Community Centre Ground in the GFF SUPER CUP, one of that club’s most experienced players, Andel Norton, is expected to be the mainstay of the team.
Versatile and highly talented, Norton has been with River’s View FC since its formation. He has represented the Bartica Football Association at various levels, and has also played on the Guyana National Team at different age levels, from under-15 up.
In a bid to expand his experience, Norton left his club for one season to play for Milerock FC. However, his return to River’s View has brought much inspiration for the younger players, two of whom are his brothers.
Under the guidance of coach Wayne Dover and team, River’s View FC will be looking to make a mark on this edition of the GFF Super Cup. With home ground advantage in their opening game and the likes of Andel Norton in uniform, they fancy their chances at certainly above average. Norton and the River’s View boys will be in action on December 21st at the Bartica Community Centre Ground.
In a release, BFA President Alden Marslowe said, “Norton has been one of our best players for many years. Having him back on the field for River’s View and Bartica is certainly a boost to the strength of the team, and a great motivation to the other players.”
The teams in the tournament are Milerock, Pele FC, Police, Timehri Panthers, Fruta Conquerors, Buxton Stars, GDF, River’s View, Western Tigers, Santos, Eagles, Riddim Squad, and Den Amstel. The remaining two teams will come from the Champions of the Berbice and Essequibo qualifiers respectively.
Some of the entities on board with sponsorship are Pegasus Hotel, MACORP, BACIF, THAG, MVP Sports, E.C. Vieira Investments, HJ Entertainment, Impressions and NAMILCO.