GFF announces 18-member team for CFU U14 Challenge
An 18-member team would represent Guyana at the CFU U14 Challenge
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) on Wednesday revealed the final selection of the National Under-14 Boys team that would represent Guyana at the 2024 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Boys’ Under-14 Challenge Series.
The prestigious tournament, usually held biennially, will take place from August 16 to August 24, 2024 in Trinidad and Tobago.
According to the GFF, the CFU Boys’ Under-14 Challenge Series is a key development platform, showcasing young talent from across the Caribbean. Those representing Guyana in the Tier II category are as follows:
Goalkeepers: Ezekiel Jackman and Kerwain Chance
Defenders: Aaron King, Eshawn Chesney, Ezekiel Douglas, Garfield Jones, Isaac Taylor, Jaden Noble and Simon Solomon
Midfielders: Akeel Young, Damani Hardy, Emanuel Sinclair, Jaden Tasher, Kevin Bunton, Nyron Barrow and Pharez Noble
Forwards: Jaden Christian and Mark Glasgow
Match Schedule:
– August 17, 2024: Antigua & Barbuda vs. Guyana at 14:00
– August 19, 2024: Guyana vs. Barbados at 11:00
– August 21, 2024: St. Vincent & the Grenadines vs. Guyana at 14:00
– August 23, 2024: Cayman Islands vs. Guyana at 11:00
GFF President Wayne Forde has noted, “The GFF is extremely proud to provide early international exposure for our local talent. I believe this tournament is an excellent opportunity for them to gain invaluable experience and represent Guyana with pride. We wish them the best of luck, and they should know that they have all of Guyana behind them.”
The CFU 2024 Boys’ U-14 Challenge Series is organized into the Group Stage and the Knockout Stage. During the Group Stage, teams are divided into groups and play in a round-robin format, earning points for wins and draws. Rankings within each group are determined by points, goal difference, and goals scored. The Knockout Stage follows, with play-offs, quarterfinals, semifinals, and a final match. Tied matches in the Knockout Stage go straight to penalty kicks.
The GFF has said it is confident in the abilities of the selected players, and looks forward to their strong performance on the international stage.