Junior Lady Jags name squad for CFU U14 Challenge in Trinidad

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has announced its 20-player squad for the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) U14 Girls Challenge Series in Trinidad and Tobago.

The Junior Lady Jags, which include many indigenous players, arrived in high spirits and are ready for their first international competition.

Technical Director Bryan Joseph said the tournament is vital to the players’ development. “The girls have worked hard to get themselves ready for their first international experience,” he noted.

This is a development competition, and we want to ensure we manage the expectations we place on the girls. They must have fun and enjoy this moment, and in doing so, develop a thirst for competing at this level.”

The competition is a key part of the GFF’s mission to provide young female footballers with meaningful opportunities to gain experience at the international level.

Goalkeepers

• Lillianna Bacchus – Waramuri Secondary
• Shontelle Jobe – Tabatinga FC

Defenders

• Andrea Adrian – Tabatinga FC
• Thais Charles – Paiwokmak Warriors
• Leandra Henrito – Guyana Police Force FC / Chase Academy
• Shemia Hing – Fruta Conquerors FC
• Tissanne Hughes – Tabatinga FC
• Kaleigh Todd – Marian Academy
• Sonia Simon – Gladiators FC

Midfielders

• Darwina Boyal – Waramuri Secondary
• Kira Chor – Toronto Blizzards
• Breanna Henry – Waramuri Secondary

Forwards

• Lehiana Bengamin – Gladiators FC
• Skylar DeNobrega – Vurlon Mills Academy
• Kellyann Ellis – Herstelling Raiders
• Teairra Martin – Tabatinga FC
• Leah Rodrigues – Santa Rosa Secondary
• Ashante Scott – Monedderlust FC
• Sabana Simon – Pakuri Jaguars
• Ashley Walton – Marian Academy

Tournament Fixtures

Guyana will compete in Tier II, Group C against Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, the Cayman Islands, and Turks and Caicos. All matches will be played at the Ato Boldon, Hasely Crawford, and Larry Gomes stadiums.

Match Schedule (all times local):

• August 16 vs. Antigua and Barbuda
• August 17 vs. Turks & Caicos
• August 18 vs. Anguilla
• August 19 vs. Cayman Islands