The Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) 20-member squad departed local shores yesterday for the CONCACAF Girls U17 first-round Qualifiers in Curacao.
The team, which features six international-based as well as 14 local players reads: Goalkeepers Ludesha Reynolds, Deekola Dougles, Defenders Allianna Holder, Affia Hartman, Hasha Holder, Angel Denny, Akasha Low-Koan, Midfielders Amanda McKenzie, Samara Rodrigues, Latesha Sutherdland, Samantha Banfield, Aliea Moses, Sidney Facey, Jaida Brooks, Jenea Knight, Forwards Alleia Alleyne, Kersti Thomas, Jalade Trim, Shanic Thornhill and Shamya Daniels.
Head Coach of the National U17 Women’s team Akilah Castello, said while some last-minute squad changes had to be made, individual technical and physical evaluations influenced the selection of the final 20: “Continuous individual technical and physical assessments were done to arrive at the final squad. We believe that providing the girls are technical and physically prepared, we will have a better chance at managing tactical decisions one match at a time.”
