GFF names 21-member Women’s U20 team for CONCACAF Qualifiers

The Guyana Under-20 Women’s National Team touched down safely in Antigua and Barbuda, ahead of the CONCACAF Women’s U20 Qualifiers, set to take place from February 20 to February 25.
Guyana will compete in Group A alongside Haiti, Belize, and Antigua and Barbuda, with the winners of the group advancing to the CONCACAF U20 Women’s Championship. That tournament will serve as the qualification pathway for the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup.

The team will open its campaign against Belize tomorrow, Friday, February 21, before facing host nation Antigua and Barbuda on Sunday, February 23. Guyana will then close out the group stage against Haiti on Tuesday, February 25.
The 21-member squad selected to represent Guyana in this crucial campaign includes:
Goalkeepers:
Nya-Grace Young – Howard University
Kymora Chung – Unionville Milliken Soccer Club
Deena Fredericks – Unaffiliated
Defenders:
Maliya Gangadin – Vaughan SC
Heike Clarke – Alliance
Shareina Langevine – Vaughan Soccer Club
Sarah Dasilva – Toronto Blizzard
Akeelah Vancooten – Police FC
Latoya Williams – Police FC
Aaliyha Christie – GDF FC
Jaida Tucker – Ottawa South United (OSU)
Anaya Joseph – Western New York Flash Soccer Club
Midfielders:
Alexis Bayley – Durham College
Sydney Glean – North Toronto GU15 OPDL
Liyah Menilek – Saint Bonaventure University
Olivia Watt – Vaughan FC
Naomi Benjamin – Markham FC
Kaela Medas – North Toronto Nitros OPDL
Forwards:
Se-Hanna Mars – University of Connecticut
Nydel Nelson – GS United
Myanne Fernandes – Pickering FC

Guyana will kick off their campaign with the intention to secure the top spot in Group A and book their place in the CONCACAF U20 Women’s Championship.
As such, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has extended its best wishes to the team and encourages all supporters to rally behind the players as they compete on the regional stage.