DIGICEL to bring spotlight on young footballers with schools’ football competition

May 11, 2011 Sports

Digicel, Guyana’s leading mobile communications provider, is once again leading the way in the development of sports in the country. The company announced yesterday that it will soon be launching a countrywide schools’ football competition. The Digicel Schools’ Football Competition will kick off in June this year and will feature over one hundred school teams in the Under-19 category.

Pioneer Clinic!!! Digicel Kick Start Clinic Head Coach John Barnes poses with these Guyana players and Coaches following the conclusion of the DKSC in 2006 at the National Park. (Franklin Wilson photo)

According to Digicel CEO, Gregory Dean, the initial response to the tournament has been incredible. “We have written to several schools across the country and many of them have already indicated their willingness to participate. The Digicel Schools’ Football Competition will not be centered in the city. Instead, the matches will be played in various Community Grounds around the country, encouraging widespread participation.
“Digicel recognizes the importance of developing the talent and skills of the young players and we sincerely believe this competition will lend to the overall improvement of football in Guyana,” Dean added.
The Ministries of Education and Culture, Youth and Sport have already signaled their support for this tournament which is expected to bring the spotlight on Guyana’s best young footballers.
Digicel has been involved in a wide range of football initiatives designed to support the development of football not only in Guyana but also in the Caribbean and Central America. Digicel, which has operations in 32 countries worldwide, sponsors 17 Football Federations and Leagues, as well as the Digicel Caribbean Cup and the Copa de Naciones Digicel in Central America.
Digicel also spearheads the Digicel Kick Start Clinics in the Caribbean and Central America, which offer young footballers the opportunity to train with renowned footballers such as Liverpool legends, John Barnes and Ian Rush, as well as spend one week with UK Premier League Clubs, Sunderland AFC and Manchester City.