GFF honours 6 Guyanese officials named in FIFA Int’l List 2026

The six Guyanese match officials who have been appointed to the prestigious FIFA International Match Officials List for 2026 were on Saturday officially presented with their FIFA badge during a presentation ceremony at the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Secretariat in Georgetown.
The ceremony was attended by the Vice President of the GFF, Dion Inniss; General Secretary Pushpargha Chattopadhyay; Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Technical Instructor Natasha Lewis; and Head of Referees Lenval Peart, who joined members of the refereeing fraternity in recognising this year’s appointees.
This year’s appointments mark another significant milestone in the growth of local refereeing and represent a proud moment for Guyana on the global football stage.

Strengthening Guyana’s int’l footprint
Those who were recognised and awarded with their badges were referee Shavin Greene (FIFA); assistant referees Kleon Lindey (FIFA) and Brandon Cyrus (FIFA); female assistant referee Denisha Isaacs (FIFA); female referee Kenisha Prescott (FIFA) – first-time appointment; and futsal referee Colin Abel (FIFA).
The appointments reflect both continuity and new growth: five returning officials and one new addition, signalling sustained development and widening pathways for Guyanese referees across different formats of the game.

Notable achievements & career milestones
First-time appointee Kenisha Prescott made an impact as the newest Guyanese referee to join the international ranks. Her rapid rise has been marked by excellence in multiple regional and continental referee development programmes.
After strong performances at the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Girls’ Challenge Series in 2023, Prescott earned selection to the CONCACAF Referee Academy in Toluca, Mexico, in 2024, and later completed the CONCACAF Academy Consolidation Course.
Her international assignments include the CONCACAF U-15 Girls’ Championship – fourth Official (third Place Match); CFU U-14 Boys’ Championship; CONCACAF U-17 Women’s Championship Qualifiers; and CFU U-14 Girls’ Challenge Series 2025.

In addition, Denisha Isaacs earned her fourth consecutive FIFA appointment and continued to break barriers. In 2025 she officiated several international fixtures, including a CONCACAF Friendly Series match in December, marking her first senior men’s international assignment, a major milestone in her career.
Referee Shavin Greene, now in his fourth year on the FIFA List, was promoted to CONCACAF Tier 2, placing him just two tiers from Elite Referee status. His 2025 season included assignments to a FIFA World Cup Qualifier, the CONCACAF Caribbean Cup Final, and a CONCACAF Friendly Series match, an unprecedented schedule for a Guyanese referee.
Assistant Referee Kleon Lindey celebrates 12 consecutive years on the FIFA List, a rare achievement in CONCACAF and a testament to professionalism and longevity.
Assistant Referee Brandon Cyrus enjoyed a successful debut year in 2025, earning multiple international appointments and establishing himself as a trusted match official regionally.
Futsal referee Colin Abel, on the FIFA list since 2023, continued elevating Guyana’s futsal profile by officiating at the CONCACAF Women’s Futsal World Cup Qualifiers, including the semi-final round.
The GFF Refereeing Department and the Guyana Football Referees Council (GFRC) jointly congratulated the appointed officials, recognising their commitment to excellence and urging them to continue striving toward CONCACAF Elite and FIFA Elite pathways.
The GFF remains committed to expanding referee education, upgrading training standards, and supporting officials as they represent Guyana with distinction around the world.