Guyana’s Senior National Football team, the Golden Jaguars will face a challenging opponent in that of Martinique this evening at the McKenzie Sports Club (MSC), Ground and despite the 30-man squad not having a lengthy encampment, interim head coach Wayne Dover feels that the players are ready for what is expected to be absorbing contest.
Interim Head Coach Wayne DoverCaptain Samuel Cox
“Many of these players are in season, time has not been a factor regards to training; they have done it before and can even a boat session the day before would have been good enough for these guys,” Dover confidently stated.
The coach did not want to disclose his possible XI for tonight’s match as a way of hopefully preventing any possible strategies the opposition may develop.
However, he revealed that the players have increased their situational awareness and they will be approaching the men from the insular region of France who have qualified for the CONCACAF Gold Cup with caution in the early minutes before imposing their will to bring the desired result for the fans.
Addressing pitch concern issues, Dover noted that most of the players would have played at the venue before and the preparations they are doing will on provide for a better match.
Commenting on his elevation to head coach, Dover stated, “It has been a position that I worked in two to three occasions, and it’s a challenge and I look forward and will always take up to help the forward movement of Guyana Football.”
Meanwhile, Captain Samuel Cox expressed his elation over being able to represent his country, adding that there is a positive vibe among the players. “Any opportunity I have is a privilege to represent the country, there is a good buzz around the camp and it can only be positive that we want to take the Golden Jaguars to another level,” the defender stated.
The defender added that the game is an emotional one for him considering that his grandmother has died recently but he plans on remaining focus on the task at hand, giving a 100% to ensure Guyana gets the win.
There are 13 overseas players on the roster and they will be meeting a team that lost 1-2 on Sunday to Barbados.
Action gets underway at 20:00h; admission to the venue is $1,500. The Guyana Football Federation is urging fans to show patriotism and support for the Golden Jaguars by wearing yellow.
Golden Jaguars squad reads: Goal keepers: Akel Clarke (Trinidad & Tobago), Andrew Durant (Trinidad & Tobago), Jonathon Copeland (Guyana); Defenders: Adrian Butters (Canada), Christopher Bourne (England), Kester Jacobs (Guyana), Quincy Adams (Suriname), Samuel Cox (England), Solomon Austin (Guyana), Delroy Ferdinand (Guyana),Travis Henry (Guyana), Shamar Smith (Guyana), Mid-fielders: Brandon Beresford (USA), Clive Nobrega (Guyana), Daniel Wilson (Suriname), Eusi Phillips (Guyana), Kelsey Benjamin (Trinidad & Tobago), Trayon Bobb (Guyana), Vurlon Mills r (Trinidad & Tobago), Warren Creavalle (USA), Curtis Kellman (Guyana), Job Ceasar (Guyana), Ryan Hackett (Guyana); Forwards: Shaquille (Canada), Pernell Schultz (Guyana), Marcel Barrington (England), Olvis Mitchell (Guyana), Ralph Parris (Guyana), Delon Lanferman (Guyana) and Eon Alleyne (Guyana).
Technical staff: Rawle Adams (Team Manager), Wayne Dover (Head Coach), Charles Pollard (Assistant Coach), Anson Ambrose (Physical Trainer), Eon DeVeira (Goalkeeper Coach), Denzil Hernandez (Physio),Trevor Burnett (Kit Manager). (Akeem Greene)
