May
The Guyana Football Federation [GFF], in collaboration with Government of Guyana through the Department of Tourism and the Tourism Hospitality Association of Guyana [THAG], officially launched the FIFA Conference on Development at the Marriott Hotel, Kingston.
Sportswear manufacturer Capelli Sports will supply the Golden Jaguars for their maiden campaign in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup from June 15th-July 17th. The kit was unveiled at the Marriott Hotel, Georgetown following the opening of the FIFA Conference on Development.
Defending champion Fruta Conquerors successfully retained the GFF Elite League Championship, as third-placed Guyana Defence Force [GDF] went down 0-1 to Buxton United on the 4th at the National Training Centre, Providence. Needing a win to keep their hopes alive of overtaking the undefeated Tucville outfit, the army unit stumbled to an unlikely result, as Shemar Fraser etched his name on the scorer’s sheet in the 71st minute via a penalty kick. History was subsequently created as defending the GFF Elite League champion Conquerors secured an unprecedented perfect season, defeating former titleholder the Guyana Defence Force [GDF] 2-1 in their final match.
Guyana’s dismal group campaign in the CONCACAF U17 Football Championship ended on the 5th as they lost 6-0 to undefeated Haiti at the IMG Arena, Bradenton, Florida. Guyana entered the match on the back of two losses [0-4 El Salvador and 0-3 Honduras] and needed a victory if they were to progress as one of the third place finishers.
Defending champion Christianburg/Wismar Secondary successfully retained their Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond Secondary School Championship, defeating Linden Technical Institute at the Wisburg Secondary School ground.
The Guyana Football Federation [GFF] selected their final 12 member roster to compete in the 2019 CONCACAF Beach World Qualifiers, in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico from the 13th-19th.
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF), officially commissioned their first FIFA Forward Project, the site of the National Training Centre during a simple but significant inauguration ceremony. The aforementioned occurred in the presence of the GFF Executive Committee, Director of Sports Christopher Jones, FIFA Director of Member Associations and Development Veron Mosgengo-Omba and participants and delegates of the FIFA Conference on Development.
Emerging force High Rollers was crowned the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Linden Champion, dismantling fellow first time finalist Amazings 6-1 at the Mackenzie Market Tarmac.
Pouderoyen was crowned the West Demerara champion of the KFC Independence U20 Club Knockout Football Championship, edging Den Amstel 5-4 on sudden death penalty kicks at the Den Amstel ground.
The Guyana Football Federation was awarded the 2018 Association-of-the-Year at the National Sports Commission Annual Award Ceremony.
President of the East Bank Football Association Franklin Wilson was awarded the 2018 Male Sports Official of the Year at the National Sports Commission annual Award Ceremony.
Timehri Panthers were crowned KFC Independence U20 Club Knockout Football Championship East Bank Demerara champion, defeating Soesdyke Falcons 4-1 at the National Training Centre, Providence.
The Golden Jaguars were scheduled to commence their League-B campaign in the CONCACAF Nations League on September 6th 2019 away to Aruba following the official release of the event schedule by the confederation. It was to be the first of six matches for the 21st ranked Guyanese. Following their match-up with the 31st ranked Arubans, Guyana were set to host 6th ranked Jamaica on September 9th.
The Golden Jaguars were to commence preparation for their historic appearance in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup with an international training camp from June 1st, with the highlight being two international friendlies against Bermuda and Haiti.
Potaro Strikers defeated Lazio 1-0 to walk away with the Bartica Zone title in the KFC Independence U20 Club Knockout Football Championship.
GFF President Wayne Forde and CBF President Rogerio Caboclo met to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] between the nations to advance the development of the sport in local shores. Among the areas discussed at the meeting included Coaches and Referees development, Competitions Management, Sports Marketing, Infrastructure Development and Pitch Maintenance.
The GFF staged its Ordinary Congress at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre, Liliendaal, with the main announcement being that the investigation into the switched 2012 Mexico World Cup Qualifier didn’t discover any evidence of criminal misconduct by the then Executive Committee.
The Guyana Football Federation [GFF] officially revealed their 23 member roster for their maiden appearance at the impending CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States of America [USA]. The team which comprises six locally born and based players, also features several unattached [players without a club] overseas born players.
Golden Jaguars Youth Internationals Kelsey Benjamin, Ryan Hackett and Sese Norville will commence a one month pre-season training with Seria-D [4th Division] outfit Madureira Esporte Clube. The training camp was made possible following the historic meeting between the GFF President Wayne Forde and CBF Boss Rogerio Caboclo
June
Botofago was crowned the Upper Demerara Football Association [UDFA] Zone champion of the KFC Independence U20 Club Knockout Football competition, edging Amelia’s Ward Panthers on penalty kicks at the Mackenzie Sports Club [MSC] ground, Linden.
Guyana Football Federation [GFF] 1st Vice-President Brigadier [retired] Bruce Lovell met with Denmark Football Association boss Jesper Moller at the 69th FIFA Congress in Paris, France, with the aim of fostering relations between the two entities.
The Golden Jaguars went down to Bermuda 1-0 in an international friendly staged at the Bermuda National Stadium. It was the third ever meeting between the nations, with the clash serving as preparation for both teams maiden participation in the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup in the United States of America [USA].
Fruta Conquerors was crowned the Georgetown Zone champion in the KFC Independence U20 Club Knockout Football competition, defeating Santos 3-1 at the National Training Centre, Providence.
Traditional giant Tiger Bay won the Corona Futsal tournament, edging fierce rival Back Circle 4-3 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.
Buxton United defeated newcomer Dynamic FC 3-0 to secure the East Coast Demerara zone title in the KFC Independence U20 club knockout football competition.
The Golden Jaguars preparation for their maiden participation in the CONCACAF Gold Cup suffered a setback when the team lost 1-3 to Haiti in an international friendly staged at the CAR Turrucares Playfield in San Jose, Costa Rica.
Golden Jaguars and Philadelphia Union midfielder Warren Creavalle, was ruled out of the CONCACAF Gold Cup following a broken leg, with Brandon Beresford named as his replacement for the event.
Beacons etched their name on the coveted Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Bartica Championship trophy, defeating Police by a 1-0 scoreline at the Bartica Community Centre tarmac.
The Guyana Football Federation [GFF] inked a partnership with sports company Capelli Sport to serve as the entity’s official uniform supplier according to a GFF release with the duo’s first collaboration being the CONCACAF Gold Cup in the USA.
The Golden Jaguars had a forgettable debut in the CONCACAF Gold Cup, going down to host nation and defending champion USA by a 4-0 scoreline at the Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Guyana’s Golden Jaguars suffered their second four-goal defeat of the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup, Group D action, losing 4-2 to Panama at the First Energy NFL Football Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Golden Jaguars ended the 2019 CONCACAF Gold Cup by registering its first points in the tournament when they battled old rivals Trinidad and Tobago’s “Soca Warriors” to a 1-1 draw at the Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City.
July
Paiwomak Warriors were crowned Rupununi Football Association (RFA/Guyana Bank for Trade and Industry (GBTI) U13 champs after defeating Tabatinga via penalty kicks at the St. Ignatius Ground, Lethem.
Guyana Beverages Incorporated [GBI] renewed their long standing partnership with Fruta Conquerors, inking a one-year contract during a simple presentation ceremony held at the Red Cross facility, Eve Leary. The signing of the contract sealed the 22nd year of partnership between the two entities. Among the recent highlights of the partnership was the securing of consecutive GFF Elite League Championships by the club.
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) withdrew from the CONCACAF Men’s Olympic Qualifiers, citing financial reasons.
This was disclosed by a release from the federation which stated:“The GFF has taken a decision to direct its resources to the preparation of our players for the Concacaf Nations League, which kicks off in September.”
Santos won the inaugural KFC National U20 football Championship, defeating Dynamic 3-1 in the final at the National Training Centre, Providence while Uitvlugt won the Hamilton Green Inter-Ward 9-a-side competition besting holders Charlestown 1-0 on sudden penalty kicks at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground.
The Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Georgetown Championship was officially launched during a simple but significant ceremony at the Thirst Park Sports Club.
Guyana got off to the perfect start in the CONCACAF Women’s U20 Championship, defeating Bermuda 2-0 at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.
The Lady Jaguars maintained their grip atop group-A in the CONCACAF Women’s U20 Championship, defeating Antigua and Barbuda 2-0 at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.
The 6th edition of the New Era Entertainment/Mohamed’s Enterprise Futsal Tournament was officially launched at the latter’s Lombard Street headquarters.
The Lady Jaguars officially sealed their berth to the second round of the CONCACAF Women’s U20 Championship, defeating St. Lucia 2-0 at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.
The Lady Jaguars registered a perfect record in the CONCACAF Women’s U20 Championship, defeating Suriname 3-1 to win Group-A at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora. With the result, Guyana ended on 12 points and progressed to the next round along with group runners-up St. Lucia.
Renella Bourne, acting General Secretary of the Guyana Football Federation [GFF], tendered her resignation from the organization.
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) invited all stakeholders to provide feedback to the draft Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy, which was
finalized and approved, to become part of the entity’s Standing Operating Procedure.
The ancient county of Berbice will, for the first time, have a home for football courtesy of a 30-year land lease signed yesterday between the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and the Mayor and Town Council of New Amsterdam.
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has shortlisted their U15 boys squad which will feature in the CONCACAF U15 championships at the IMG Academy, Florida, USA from August 4th-11th.
The Rupununi Football Association (RFA) in partnership with Theresa & George Bobb announced plans to stage an U17 Girls 7-a-side tournament August 3rd at the St. Ignatius Sports Ground, Lethem.
August
Cummings Lodge and East Ruimveldt were crowned the ExxonMobil U14 boys and girls’ football champions respectively, following hard fought wins in the respective finals at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.
Buoyed by a large partisan crowd at the Mackenzie Sports Club [MSC] ground, Linden, tournament favourite Eagles FC defeated Botofago 3-1 to clinch the inaugural Divine Entertainment Summer Super Cup football championship.
A dynasty was solidified at the Jubilee Park Tarmac, as defending champion Gold is Money successfully defeated maiden finalist Albouystown-B 1-0 to retain the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ Georgetown championship.
Guyana got off to a poor start in their CONCACAF U15 Championship campaign, losing 0-3 to Nicaragua at the IMG Academy, Florida, USA.
Guyana rebounded from their opening loss in the CONCACAF U15 Championship to defeat the Bahamas 5-1 at the IMG Academy, Florida, USA.
The Junior Jaguars secured their second win in the CONCACAF U15 Championship, defeating Cayman Islands 2-0 at the IMG Academy, Florida, USA.
Guyana ended the CONCACAF U15 boys competition with a 1-1 draw against traditional foe French Guiana at the IMG Academy, Florida, USA.
Sparta Boss reclaimed the throne of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ National Championship, defeating two-time East Coast Demerara champis Melanie-B 1-0 in the grand finale at the Jubilee Park Tarmac.
The Guyana Football Federation [GFF], shortlisted a 31-member locally-based provisional squad to begin preparation at the GFF’s National Training Centre, Providence, ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League campaign.
Tournament favorite Hard-Knocks clinched the New Era Entertainment/Mohamed’s Enterprise Futsal Championship, downing NK Ballers in the final at the Mackenzie Sports Club (MSC) Tarmac, Linden.
Michael Johnson, Golden Jaguars Head-Coach tendered his resignation from the post effective of the 13th.
Brazilian Márcio Máximo was appointed as the Interim Head-Coach for the 2019-2020 CONCACAF Nations League effective of the 21st.
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) selected a 20-member Lady Jaguars squad for the CONCACAF Girls U17 competition first-round Qualifiers in Curacao August 17th– 25th.
The inaugural ‘592 Street Kings’ Street-ball championships was launched at the recently opened Jamrock Café (Jamaican Cuisine, Church Street.
The Lady Jaguars U17 team got off to the perfect start in the CONCACAF Girls U17 Championship first-round Qualifiers, defeating hosts Curacao 2-1 at the Stadion Ergilio Hato Willemstad.
The Petra Organization officially launched the 4th Annual Limacol Football Championship at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) bestowed the prestigious NSC Award to the Guyana National Deaf Football Team following their historic triumph in neighboring Suriname.
Newly appointed Golden Jaguars interim Head-Coach, Márcio Máximo, will conduct a capacity building forum with the coaches of the Elite League clubs which will serve as preparation for the impending CONCACAF Nations League.
The Lady Jaguars secured their round of 16 berth in the CONCACAF Girls U17 Final Championship, defeating the Bahamas 3-1 in their final group qualifier at the Stadion Ergilio Hato Willemstad, Curaçao.
Following the end of the KFC U20 Tournament, the Guyana Football Federation [GFF] commenced several Talent Identification Sessions in the respective member associations ahead of their preparation for the CONCACAF Men’s U20 Qualifiers in February 2020.
The Guyana Football Federation [GFF], shortlisted their 20 member roster for Aruba and Jamaica fixtures in the CONCACAF Nations League campaign.
