U17 boys’ and girls’ teams depart for Suriname matches

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has announced the departure of the under-17 boys and girls’ national teams for Suriname, where they would each compete in four critical international matches as part of a bilateral agreement with the Suriname Football Association aimed at fostering competitive youth development.
This initiative underscores the GFF’s dedication to building a solid foundation for Guyana’s football future.
The teams feature a diverse representation of players, including heavy Indigenous participation and talent from across all administrative regions of the country, as well as some international players.
The squads showcase young athletes from various clubs and academies across Guyana, reflecting the rich talent pool nurtured through local and regional efforts; and building on the 2023 inception, this marks the second year of partnership between the GFF and the Suriname Football Federation.

The collaboration not only promotes regional cooperation, but also provides a vital platform for young athletes to gain international experience. These matches are the first phase of this year’s initiative, with Suriname set to visit Guyana for a series of return games in December.
GFF President Wayne Forde, in emphasizing the significance of this partnership, has said, “Youth teams are the backbone of our football aspirations. These matches allow us to gauge the progress of our players and prepare them for upcoming international challenges. Their dedication to rigorous preparation showcases their determination to make Guyana proud.”
Both teams are preparing for pivotal CONCACAF qualifiers for the FIFA U17 World Cup, scheduled for early 2025. With these matches, the young athletes aim to solidify their readiness and further their development as ambassadors of Guyanese football. Diverse representation in these squads highlights the GFF’s commitment to inclusivity and national development. GFF continues to integrate players from the hinterland regions and urban centres alike, ensuring equal opportunities for all.

The full squad lists are as follows:

Under-17 Girls
Sara Ernest (Goalkeeper)
Thashona Singh (Goalkeeper – Force 11)
Condoleeza Rawlins (Goalkeeper – Police Force FC)
Whitney King (Defender – Police Force FC)
Aniez DeVair (Defender – Force 11)
Kimora Edwards (Defender)
Aliya John (Defender – Paiwomak Warriors, Annai Secondary Rupununi FA)
Thais Charles (Defender – Paiwomak Warriors)
Angel Ramniranjin (Midfielder)
Martha Chance (Midfielder – Police Force FC)
Tanya DeVair (Midfielder – Orealla FC)
Allia Henry (Midfielder – Movements Family)
Jada La Cruze (Midfielder – Sliver Sands)
Ladona Simon (Midfielder – Gladiators FC)
Lehiana Benjamin (Midfielder – Gladiators FC)
Britney Poonsammy (Midfielder – Pakuri Jaguars)
Lezandra Henrito (Midfielder – Chase Academy)
Leandra Henrito (Forward – Chase Academy)
Ceara Glasgow (Forward – Fruta Conquerors)
Marissa Frank (Forward – Fruta Conquerors)
Erin Peneux (Forward – Orealla FC)

Under-17 Boys
Flavio LaRose (Goalkeeper – Pele FC)
Keion Giles (Goalkeeper – Golden Stars FC)
Jermine Mitchell (Goalkeeper – Timehri United)
Malcolm Hendricks (Defender – Herstelling Raiders)
Michael Joseph (Defender – Rising Stars FC)
Paul Cannings III (Defender – Albion Hurricanes)
Dakarai Drakes (Defender – Met Oval Academy)
Kemron Pellew (Defender – Ann’s Grove United)
Candle Hazel (Defender – Herstelling Raiders)
Keishon Leacock (Defender – Kwakwani Strikers)
Shaquan David (Midfielder – Golden Grove FC)
Jaden Harris (Midfielder – GDF FC)
Micaiah De Freitas (Midfielder – GDF FC)
Luke Langevine (Forward – GDF FC)
Quency Fraser (Forward – GDF FC)
Isaiah Ifill (Forward – BV United)
Miguel Gonsalves (Midfielder)
Mikkel Mills (Midfielder – Pele FC)
Jeremiah Welcome (Midfielder – Milerock FC)
Ezekiel Baldeo (Forward – Rising Stars FC)
Matthew Tulshi (Forward – WNY Flash)
Steven Tiwari (Forward – FC America)