The Guyana Football Federation [GFF] has approved the staging of the ‘East Coast Jubilee Republic Football Tournament’, which is set to get underway tomorrow and end February 28th.
According to a release from the GFF, the event will feature 12 clubs under the umbrella of the East Demerara Football Association [EDFA] and will be staged at the Ann’s Grove, Buxton and Golden Grove Grounds respectively.
The competing teams are Buxton Stars, Golden Stars, Ann’s Grove United, Plaisance, Paradise, Victoria Kings, Buxton United, BV/Triumph United, Melanie, Mahaica Determinators, Dynamic and Victoria Scorpions.
Speaking at the launch of the event yesterday at Punter’s Place, Ann’s Grove, President Wayne Forde said, “I wish every participant success and also want to encourage each and every team participating in this tournament to give of your best to ensure that the standard and reputation of the sport is maintained both on and off the field. I wish the organizers do everything in their power to ensure the matches are organized at a particular level and, if I may, at a very high standard. We must have, at all game days, medical personnel and adequate security personnel so that the fans, players and officials can be protected in the event that there is any unwanted behavior or someone is injured or fall ill during the conduct of a game.”
He added, “The GFF has instituted the publication of approved tournaments in an effort to enable its stakeholders, including players, the opportunity to make informed decisions relative to support and participation.”
