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Kaieteur Sports – In an unprecedented move, the Vurlon Mills Football Academy (VMFA) U12 football team is set to travel to Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday (August 1) to participate in a highly anticipated tournament organised by the Athletic International Academy of Trinidad.
This marks the first time an Under-12 (youth football) club team from Guyana has ventured abroad for an international competition.
According to Founder and Director of VMFA Vurion Mills, the primary focus of this trip, is to enhance players’ development, as well as creating positive memories. The tournament itself is about improving skills, making friends, or experiencing new cultures, this journey will contribute significantly to our players’ growth both on and off the field.
The VMFA Head, Mills expressed immense pride in the boys’ hard work and commitment. “This is a monumental step for our academy and a testament to the hard work these young players have put in. They have shown tremendous growth and dedication, and I am confident they will benefit from this tournament,” said Mills.
The selected players for the tournament in Trinidad includes; Davin Smith, Leslie Khan, Noel Persaud, Aderemi Simon, Adiel Hamilton, Lamar Lovell, Jarell Mendonca, Dontay Kowlessar, Wyatt Fernandes, Omari St. Hill, Fabio Kowlessar, Tyrese Robinson, Raheem Gill, Godfrey Greaves, Avion Lynch and Simeon Devanish. Accompanying the team are coaches Vurlon Mills, Oshazay Savory, and Wheatland Fordyce, with Marisha Fernandes serving as the Team Manager.
The team is eager to showcase their talents and make a mark in the international football arena. Their participation in this tournament not only highlights their personal achievements but also places VMFA on the map as a breeding ground for young football talent.
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