FIFA President Giovanni “Gianni” Infantino on Tuesday made a historic visit to Guyana and was given a full overview into what was happening in football locally.
GFF President Wayne Forde, FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Minister within the Education Ministry Nicolette Henry at the FIFA Forward project site, Providence
Although Infantino’s visit was short, he managed to squeeze in a number of important activities. After he arrived at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), he was immediately shuttled to the site of the FIFA Forward project located at Providence, East Bank Demerara, where he participated in the turning of the sod. Infantino, along with Minister within the Education Ministry with responsibility for sport, Nicolette Henry and Guyana Football Federation (GFF) President Wayne Forde, spoke briefly on the potential of a project like this, indicating that Guyana was heading in the right direction when it came to football.
Forde informed those in attendance of the historic moment that the event was. The FIFA project “is expected to commence in a matter of months or weeks”.
Meanwhile, Infantino highlighted that “this project will change the landscape of football in the county, but not only football but society because we hope that some of our values can be adopted”.
The Head of the international football body went on to commend Forde, saying that “Wayne is doing a good job with his team; they are thinking big, they are dreaming big, but what is most important is that they are putting it in practice, they are acting and that is important for the Region and that is why we are proud to be here and be helping.”
Speaking on behalf of the Government of Guyana, Minister Henry noted that it was a memorable moment to have the distinguished FIFA Head visit Guyana and commended the GFF for making it possible.
