Coach and team optimistic as Junior Jags begin campaign today

…Omari Glasgow appointed captain

Guyana’s Junior Jaguars will step onto the pitch for the first time today when they play the Cayman Islands in the CONCACAF Under-20 Qualifiers in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The Guyanese side are in Group D, with Nicaragua, US Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands.
Sharing on the team’s preparation leading up to their game against Cayman Islands at noon today, Head Coach Wayne Dover has said he is optimistic about the team’s preparation.
“The preparation we had (gives) us a feeling of optimism about performing excellent in the tournament. That leave us with the expectation of being competitive in the first game tomorrow (today), which we hope brings a positive result to start with, that will set the tone for us,” The Under- 20 Men’s Head Coach stated.
Newly appointed Under-20 Captain Omari Glasgow also voiced his confidence in the preparation that the team has had over the past few months.
“Well, the preparation has been great, we have to just put out the final work on the pitch; but the preparation has been solid, (and there has been) a massive improvement from the first time the team start training to now. So, we are expecting good results,” he noted.
Glasgow, who made his Senior National Team debut with the Golden Jaguars earlier this year at just 17 years old, and even scored his first international goal during that stint, is the perfect candidate to lead the Junior Jags, as they hope to qualify for the Under-20 Championships.
The teenager said about his personal achievement, “It’s an honour being named team captain. I’m looking to put my best foot forward and make the team also put their best foot forward, so the team can come out victorious tomorrow (today).”
The CONCACAF Under-20 Qualifier is not only the gateway tournament to the Championships, but is also gateway to the FIFA Men’s U20 World Cup in 2023 and the Paris Olympic Games in 2024.
After taking on the Cayman Islands today, Guyana will oppose the US Virgin Islands on Monday, November 8, and Nicaragua on Wednesday, November 10.