GFF to invest $150M in U13, U15 & U17 leagues over next 4 years

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) successfully hosted its annual Ordinary Congress on Saturday at the Pegasus Suites and Conference Center in Kingston, Georgetown, where several landmark decisions were ratified to drive a transformative new era for football in Guyana.
The high-level meeting brought together members of the national football community to unveil the GFF Strategic Plan 2025-2028, outlining an ambitious roadmap focused on youth development, international alignment, professional growth, and integrity across all levels of the sport.

Strategic Plan Prioritises Professionalisation & Global Alignment
Under the banner “The Final Third”, the new plan introduces structural adjustments to align Guyana’s football season with global standards, particularly FIFA’s international match windows and professional transfer periods.
As part of the realignment, the GFF Elite League, the premier senior competition in Guyana, will now run from August to April starting in the 2026-2027 season. This shift resolves long-standing scheduling challenges faced by local clubs and national team preparations.
Complementing the Elite League, the Federation announced the Elite League Cup (February-March 2026) and the Federation Cup (April-May 2026), ensuring year-round football. Senior Men’s Regional Member Association (RMA) leagues will operate September 2026-April 2027, and the Women’s Division One League will run September-December 2026.

Historic $150M Investment in Youth Football
One of the day’s most significant developments was the announcement of over $150 million investment into national youth leagues over the next four years, targeting Under-13, Under-15, and Under-17 age categories.
GFF Technical Director Bryan Joseph emphasised the importance of closing gaps in the developmental pathway and revealed expanded roles for RMAs in implementation and league management.

Infrastructure Expansion – The Home of Football Advances
Second Vice-President Rawlston Adams confirmed major progress in infrastructure development, including:
• FIFA’s approval of the final design for the Blue Water Shipping Stadium at D’Urban Park
• Ongoing upgrades at the National Training Center (NTC) Providence, including a newly outfitted gym and modern dormitories.

Executive Leadership & Match Integrity Strengthened
To support the professionalisation of football governance, the GFF will launch an Executive Leadership Programme in 2026 to train executive committee members, club leaders, and football administrators nationwide.
Additionally, the Congress approved the adoption of a Match Integrity Policy, formalising the protection of ethical standards and implementing education workshops, whistle blower protections, monitoring procedures, and investigative mechanisms to combat corruption and match manipulation.

A Transformative Future
The decisions made at the 2025 Ordinary Congress are expected to strengthen competitive structures, elevate development pathways, and cement Guyana’s position as a rising football nation across the region.
The next GFF Ordinary Congress is scheduled for November 28, 2026.