Expectations high as Women’s Division 1 League kicks off tonight

This evening will be marked as a historic one in Guyanese women’s football history as the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Women’s Division One League 2025 kicks off.

A $1M grand prize is on the line; ten women’s teams from Guyana’s Elite League clubs will begin their quest tonight for supremacy in the one-round league, which will be followed by a playoff competition.
Tonight’s women’s football action will get going with a clash between Monedderlust Football Club and Fruta Conquerors FC, set to begin at 18:00h. Thereafter, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) Women will do battle with Santos FC at 19:30h, both at the National Training Centre, Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
Eager to see the kick-off of this year’s competition, GFF President Wayne Forde spoke of the positive impacts of the revamped Women’s League.
“We are taking a bold step to establish a sustainable Women’s League for our most talented domestic players,” President Forde shared. “The Women’s Division 1 League will significantly increase playing opportunities for our athletes, enhance talent scouting, and provide our domestic coaches with the vital experience needed to work effectively with female players.”
“Additionally, this league will serve as a platform for the development of female referees and match administrators.”
Forde added, “As a key component of our Women’s Development Strategy, this league will elevate the profile of women’s football, boost participation, and inspire more young women to get involved in the sport – a win-win for everyone involved.”
Beaming with pride at the vast improvements made to the Women’s League, which encompass prize money, investment, opportunities for players across the country and the utilisation of the Elite League clubs, was Women’s Football Association President Andrea Johnson.
“The kick-off of the Women’s Division 1 League marks a bold step forward for our women. We’re proud to see our Elite League clubs leading the way in setting high, competitive standards, and even more excited to welcome a wave of emerging talent stepping onto the national stage and even the international stage,” Johnson expressed.
She went on to highlight, “We deliberately chose to begin with our ten Elite League clubs not only because it is a requirement for their club licensing, but also because they have proven structures, talent development pathways, and a commitment to excellence. This foundation gives rising stars a real stage to shine, and already we’re seeing an exciting influx of new players ready to make their mark. This league is not only a platform for excellence but also a clear signal that the future of women’s football is here, and it’s brighter than ever.”
Following tonight’s action, the competition will continue next Friday, August 15, with another doubleheader. At 18:00h, Fruta Conquerors will face off with Den Amstel FC, while Ann’s Grove and Slingerz FC go head-to-head at 19:30h at the same venue.
With a $1M first-place prize up for grabs for the first time in Guyana’s women’s football history, tonight’s games are expected to be the commencement of competitive, fast-paced and exhilarating competition between Guyana’s women. In addition, the teams will later compete for a $300,000 first prize in the playoff competition.