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Letter to the Sports Editor…Essequibo remains on the sideline for Kashief and Shanghai tournament

Mar 17, 2015 Sports

Dear Editor,
It is inconceivable that after more than twenty years of competition, Essequibo still remains isolated from participating in one of the premier football tournaments in Guyana. I would have highlighted this blunder on more than one occasion, yet the organizers have been reluctant to positively respond and with the interest that they seem to portray for football development. In fact not even a single school team was invited from Essequibo when the tournament took a diversion from senior to junior last year.
Mr. Aubrey Shanghai Major once aspired to the presidency of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and may still do so in the future. Given such gross disrespect for the Essequibo constituent however, I am of the opinion that as a Director of Kashif and Shanghai he needs to get his angle correct, since football should to be kicked in all corners of endeavor. I am amazed at the unconditional support that the Organization receives annually including from the Government, yet the organizers are reluctant to invest in the sport especially in rural areas. Even sponsors from North America have shown considerable interest and I am sure that their vision was to see the game rise in every village, community and town.
It is a travesty that Essequibians are being denied from showcasing their talent in a nationalistic way since the best footballers would be on display from the various clubs. I believe that the Normalization Committee headed by Mr. Clinton Urling, who is quite competent, should have insisted that an Essequibo team is represented on the itinerary before sanctioning the tournament. This would have been a tremendous opportunity for the aspiring footballers from the county and it would have also paved the way for the sport to evolve institutionally, structurally and technically. I am indeed impressed with the skill level of some of the players and with continuous training, commitment and support; they can compete against the best in the country. A visit to the Anna Regina Community Centre Ground on any day will attest to my view.
The Essequibo Football Association has been fully functional after years of dormancy, therefore I am appealing to the authorities to make meaningful representation for the players; otherwise I am not convinced that this will ever be done by the Kashif and Shanghai organization on the premise of  promoting football.
Perhaps Prime Minister Samuel Hinds should have been enquiring from them every time he presents the winning trophy for the competition, especially with the intention of promoting peace and unity during this election period. It is time that Essequibo’s talented footballers are removed from the sidelines.
 Elroy Stephney

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