GFF donation aims to revive football in St Cuthbert’s Mission

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) continued its grassroots outreach over the weekend with a visit to St Cuthbert’s Mission, where equipment was donated in an effort to revive football activity in the community.
GFF Competition Coordinator Lawrence “Sparrow” Griffith handed over footballs and training bibs to Devon Nothard, a Peace Corps officer attached to the mission who has volunteered to coach young players in the village. Nothard, who previously played at a competitive level in Florida, is aiming to rebuild interest in the sport, which has declined in recent times.

The donation forms part of ongoing efforts to support football development in hinterland communities, where organised activity has slowed significantly. According to information from the visit, football in St Cuthbert’s Mission has become largely inactive, with limited structured programmes currently in place.
Griffith had also made an earlier contribution to the community on behalf of SQ Apparel, donating cones and footballs to assist with training sessions.
Despite the current lull, the village has existing facilities, including two playing fields, though the lack of lighting has been identified as a challenge for consistent training and matches. The GFF had previously supported the community with the donation of a pair of goal posts, and the area once boasted a strong female team.
The latest initiative is expected to provide a starting point for renewed engagement.