Guyana appeals FIFA ruling on eligibility of Vincy player

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has officially filed a letter of appeal with the FIFA Appeals Committee following the latter’s decision not to sanction St. Vincent and the Grenadines for allegedly fielding an ineligible player during their World Cup Qualifiers (WCQ).

FIFA on July 31st, sent a letter to the GFF stating that after their investigation of all the requested information, they found no reason to intervene in the matter. The appeal document which was sent by General Secretary Richard Groden yesterday, was addressed to the Chairman of the Committee Larry Mussenden.

Guyana had officially filed a complaint against the Vincentians for allegedly fielding an ineligible player after their June 14th second leg matchup following their first round elimination via the away goal rule. The contentious player was British-born Garvin James who is allegedly not a