Latest update November 15th, 2024 1:00 AM
U-15 Boys National Team selected for CONCACAF Championship in Curaçao
Kaieteur Sports – Guyana Under-15 Boys National Football Team Head Coach Devnon Winter said game intelligence, technical, physical and mental strength were key qualities his team looked for during the selection process of the 18-member final squad for the 2023 Concacaf Boys Under-15 Championship in Curaçao.
Devnon Winter
The junior national squad includes players attached to the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Academy Programme in Bartica, Berbice, Rupununi, Georgetown, East Demerara, Upper Demerara, and international players from the United States and Canada.
“Selection was tough because of the pool of very good players we had to select from, especially having some international players among the group, but we are confident this is the right group of players. The team selection was based on the quality of discipline, technique, tactics, physical, mental strength, social and game intelligence,” Winter said.
The junior players have spent approximately seven weeks in preparation at the Federation’s National Training Centre in Providence, East Bank Demerara under the watchful eyes of Coach Winter and the coaching staff, Assistant Coach Selwyn Isaacs, Goalkeeper Coach Andre Gibbs, Physiotherapist Pablino Cupido and Team Manager Joyann Williams.
The final squad has two goalkeepers, five defenders, eight midfielders and three forwards.
Goalkeepers: Tejpal Nijjar and LeAndre Garnette
Defenders: Jameal Garnett, Michael Joseph, Candel Hazel, Kemron Pellew and Max Robinson
Midfielders: Shaquan David, Mikkel Mills, Keishon Leacock, Malcolm Hendricks, Luke Langevine, Quancy Fraser, Jaden Harris and Joseph Eussebio
Forwards: Ezekiel Baldeo, Stephon Sprosta and Machaia Defreitas
Winter said he is “optimistic that the boys will make Guyana proud. The coaching staff along with the players have done the hard work so it’s just how good we execute on the game day will determine our chance against the countries in our group.”
This is Guyana’s fourth appearance at the Concacaf Boys’ Under-15 Championship. This year Guyana is drawn in Group F of League B with Guadeloupe, Barbados and St. Lucia. Matches will be played on August 6th, 7th and 8th.
Winter added that Guyanese at home and overseas should be proud to support “this committed and talented young team” in the prestigious regional competition.
The team departs Guyana today, Friday, August 4.
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