WDFA U-17 Tourney gets Petra Organisation boost

Petra Organisation as part of its stated mission to assist in the development of football within communities listed the West Demerara Football Association (WDFA) as the latest recipient of its goodwill when member Mark Alleyne made a presentation of balls and the winning trophy, during a simple ceremony that was conducted, at the Ministry of Education ground on Wednesday.

The items were presented to WDFA Secretary Adrian Giddings in the presence of Petra Organisation Co-Director Troy Mendonca and Women’s Football Association

Mark Alleyne (second left) hands over the items to WDFA Secretary Adrian Giddings while Troy Mendonca (left) and Women’s President Charmine Wade look on

President Charmine Wade, during the staging of the semi-finals of this year’s Milo 18 and under Schools Football Tournament.

Mendonca speaking at the occasion said that the gesture represents what the Organisation stands for which is to help further the development of the sport and to foster better camaraderie among the various communities.

Giddings in his response thanked the Organisation for its support which according to him will be used for the staging of the Association’s Under-17 Tournament anticipated to commence shortly.