BFA searching for new generation of female footballers

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) on Saturday launched its Under-15 Girls Development Programme, which is being sponsored by Blue Water Shipping, and is expected to involve all nine Regional Member Associations.

As a result, the Bartica Football Association (BFA) has started its quest to identify players to join the programme. With the aim being 10 teams, the BFA has been reaching into the secondary schools to bring awareness to young female students, and also to have them registered with clubs within the jurisdiction.
BFA President Alden Marslowe said that the nine clubs of the BFA would be required to manage one U-15 girls’ team apiece, and the Association would manage the 10th.
The clubs are: Beacons FC, Wolves United FC, Rising Stars FC, Lazio FC, Mil Ballers FC, Potaro Strikers FC, Rivers View United FC, Agatash United FC, and AK Galaxy FC.
The recruitment exercise is expected to greatly boost the female component of the clubs, and also inspired the love of the game in more young females in the community.
The BFA has already received a package containing balls, gear and equipment from the GFF for the running of the programme.