GFF ‘Always’ National Women’s Development League kicks off today
The Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF’s) ‘Always’ National Women’s Development League (WDL) will kick off today in Georgetown, getting women across the country ready for consistent and competitive football.
The matches, scheduled for the Tucville Ground in Georgetown, will see Fruta Conquerors “B” team face off against Foxy Ladies at 14:00hrs, while Buxton Youth Developers will play Fruta Conquerors’ “A” team at 16:00hrs. GFF President, Wayne Forde, will be present at the Tucville Ground to open the proceedings.
This Always league will be played in 11 regions, including Upper Demerara, Essequibo, Mahdia, Berbice, Bartica and Moruca. Matches in the other regions are scheduled to begin on November 3. Meanwhile, Gaico Construction, on October
Gaico Managing Director Komal Singh presenting the sponsorship cheque to National Player Lakeisha Pearson in the presence of GFF’s Third Vice President, Thandi Mc Allister
23, made a sponsorship commitment to the WDL to facilitate the smooth execution of the tournament. Following presentation of that cheque, Gaico Managing Director Komal Singh said Gaico is pleased to partner with the GFF on this initiative. “Gaico Construction is pleased to be a part of this initiative, to help promote women’s empowerment locally, so our womenfolk can become more confident, move forward, and begin embracing more leadership roles in our society,” Singh disclosed.
Receiving the cheque on behalf of the GFF were female national player Lakeisha Pearson and Third Vice President of the GFF, Thandi Mc Allister.
Among other things the WDL seeks to do is significantly increase the player population across Guyana; act as a base for talent identification and recruitment; and produce players for the GFF national teams.
