GFF pumps $1.6M into GFA Senior Men’s League through MFAP funding
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has reinforced its commitment to football development by awarding $1.6 million to the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) under its Member Financial Assistance Programme (MFAP) to host the 2025 Senior Men’s League.
The contribution was formally handed over during Tuesday’s launch of the league, which kicks off tonight with twelve Georgetown clubs competing for the championship title and a place in the 2026 GFF Elite League playoffs.
The MFAP, a central pillar of the GFF’s strategic plan, empowers regional associations by providing financial resources and autonomy to strengthen competitions, community programmes, and operations.
GFF General Secretary Pushpargha Chattopadhyay makes a presentation to GFA President Lomell Johnson in the presence of other stakeholders
GFF General Secretary Pushpargha Chattopadhyay described the initiative as part of a deliberate effort to expand the reach and quality of football nationwide.
He said, “In living up to GFF’s long-term strategy for development and capacity building of its stakeholders, we are pleased to extend the MFAP support towards the Georgetown Football Association for its initiative to organise a Senior Men’s League comprising of twelve clubs from the region. This is another example of the GFF, through the vision of the President and the decision of the Council, following the path set towards the goal of creating a robust and vibrant football culture in Guyana through MFAP.”
Since its launch in 2021, the MFAP has become an “essential operations toolkit” for the Federation’s members, delivering millions of dollars in funding, equipment, and technical support to sustain football programmes across the country. Last month, the East Coast Demerara Football Association received $1.5 million under the programme to stage its league, further underscoring the Federation’s pledge to support all regions equitably.
The 2025 GFA Senior Men’s League is expected to draw wide community support, with matches scheduled at key venues across Georgetown. The winners will not only claim the championship trophy but also secure a coveted spot in the Elite League playoffs, Guyana’s top domestic football competition.
The GFF reaffirmed its commitment to continue investing in its members through MFAP and other developmental initiatives, ensuring structured and well-supported competitions in every region of the country.
