“Great Exposure” for U14 Players in Division One League

There are many opportunities available for Guyana’s female footballers in the ongoing Women’s Division One League, organised by the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) with support from FIFA.
Among those opportunities is a golden one presented to several National Under-14 players, who have so far featured for a handful of clubs in the tournament.
Among the young standouts are Ashante Scott of Monedderlust Football Club, Kellyann Ellis of Den Amstel, and Leandra Henrito of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) – all of whom were part of Guyana’s U14 team that reached the semi-finals in this year’s Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Girls’ U14 Challenge Series.
When asked about the participation of these young players in the league, which has already produced some exciting goals, GFF President Wayne Forde said the experience will be invaluable for their development.

“I think the exposure is great because, you know, any player that is really developing well – if you give them a chance to play one or two years up – you don’t want to take them too far up, but if they can compete and remain safe, it’s beneficial,” Forde explained.
“You always have to be mindful of how bigger, stronger players could hurt them, but if the coaching and technical staff manage that well, and the players’ safety remains the top priority, then I think it’s a good thing for them.”
Forde further noted that the participation of the U14 players demonstrates their growing skill and potential.
“I think it’s a further statement of how good these girls are – that they’re able to play in the Division One League. Kudos to them, their parents, and their communities, who are certainly supporting them in this undertaking,” he said.
Describing the teenage players as “gifted”, Forde emphasised the rapid growth opportunity the league offers.

“They’re clearly gifted. They have good quality on the ball. They may not yet have the same strength and speed as the older girls, but by pushing themselves at this level, their growth will be much faster than if they were only playing within their age group.”
Forde added:
“I think it’s a good thing, and I’d like to see more of these young women participating. Of course, logistics can be a challenge depending on where some of them live, but we’re happy to see several of them already competing in the Women’s Division One League. Hopefully, in the next edition, we can see even more – it’s all positive.”
The GFF Women’s Division One League continues this evening at the National Training Center (NTC) in Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD). The first matchup kicks off at 18:00h, with Den Amstel FC taking on the Guyana Police Force (GPF), followed by Fruta Conquerors versus the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) at 19:00h.