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National squad selected as beach footballers prepare for world cup qualifiers
Twelve players have been selected by the Guyana Beach Football Association (GBFA) to represent Guyana at two international games; the CONCACAF beach football world cup qualifiers scheduled for Nassau Bahamas, May 8-12 and the USA Open Virginia tournament scheduled for June 7-10.
The selectors had earlier dispatched a list to the executives of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) for ratification and following approval the national team was selected. The selectors believe that the team comprises a mixture of youth and experience, many of whom have represented Guyana in the past and the selectors believe that they are the best choices available.
Those making the grade are: Michael Wilson, Darrel George, Travis Bess, Jarmaine Grandison, Claude Dennis, Keon Sears, Ron Fiedtkou, Marmarlaque Davidson, Odil Allicock, Omeion Wills, Colric Beckles and Colwyn Davids.
Meanwhile, General Coordinator of activities (GBFA), Rollin Tappin, explained that the sport has the potential of lifting Guyana on an international pedestal. He explained that the ball weavers are currently engaged in the Banks DIH League Cup tournament at the Bayroc Sand Reserve Ground Linden which, apart from identifying the best team, will also serve to provide valuable practice sessions for those selected. Further, the GBFA have organized several tournaments that will heighten their preparation in order to maximize their chances at the upcoming games. The players will also have their first meaningful practice match early next month against a team from Trinidad and Tobago.
Mr. Tappin also informed that the organizing committee (GBFA) has managed to accrue approximately one million dollars to offset the required four million needed for participation in Nassau Bahamas and consequently, Tahiti. He said that his executives have sent out letters to several corporate entities soliciting their assistance to offset the huge cost of the tournaments. A similar correspondence has also been sent to Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Frank Anthony and Mr. Tappin is confident of a favourable response. His executives are aiming to have all of the modalities in place by this month end. The local players and officials are tentatively set to depart Guyana on Tuesday May 14 next.
Ten countries out of the 35 members in the CONCACAF zone are playing beach football and Mr. Tappin is adamant that Guyana could attain world recognition after his men would have made their mark on the championships.
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