Shabazz back as National Coach

By Stabroek News On In Sports |
Members of the head table discuss the expectations of the International Friendly game between Guyana’s Golden Jaguars and India at the Guyana National stadium. Acting president of the GFF Franklin Wilson (fourth from right) is flanked from left by Colin Baker, Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major, Jamal Shabazz, Faizal Khan, Mark Xavier, Walter Moore and Kayode Mc Kinnon.
Members of the head table discuss the expectations of the International Friendly game between Guyana’s Golden Jaguars and India at the Guyana National stadium. Acting president of the GFF Franklin Wilson (fourth from right) is flanked from left by Colin Baker, Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major, Jamal Shabazz, Faizal Khan, Mark Xavier, Walter Moore and Kayode Mc Kinnon.

Recalled national coach of Guyana Jamaal Shabazz yesterday referred to former Caribbean Football Union (CFU) president and FIFA vice president Austin ‘Jack’ Warner’s contribution to football as yeoman but said since he was no longer in football now was not the time for emerging leaders to cower.

Shabazz, speaking at a press conference yesterday at the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) boardroom, said he believes that this was the time for the new leaders to elevate the level of the sport and its administration where it can be reckoned with on a global scale.

The controversial Warner was forced to quit FIFA after it was alleged that he orchestrated a special meeting in