GFF and FIFA present Amateur Football Environment Report for Guyana

PRESS RELEASE || The Guyana Football Federation (GFF), in collaboration with FIFA, has unveiled key findings and recommendations from the Amateur Football Environment Report of Guyana, a comprehensive multi-year assessment aimed at strengthening the country’s amateur football ecosystem.

The report, developed by FIFA’s Global Football Development Division in partnership with the GFF, provides a detailed evaluation of Guyana’s amateur football landscape, including governance structures, competition frameworks, development programmes, and participation pathways.

The official presentation, held at the National Racquet Centre, is being led by FIFA Regional Technical Consultants for the Caribbean, David Abdul and Ian Greenwood.

The two-day engagement brings together a broad cross-section of football and sport development stakeholders to review findings and explore practical recommendations to enhance the structure and delivery of the game.

FIFA representative Ian Greenwood emphasised the report’s role in guiding future development: “Within this report, there are key findings across areas such as management resources, club structures, competition formats, education programmes, and football in schools. The analysis provides a clear picture of the current reality on the ground, alongside recommendations for the Federation to implement over the next four years to grow participation and strengthen the amateur game.”

GFF President Wayne Forde highlighted the strategic value of the report in shaping the Federation’s long-term approach: “The GFF is pleased to have participated in FIFA’s Global Assessment of the Amateur Football Environment. Over the past two years, FIFA has collected and analysed comprehensive data on the Guyanese football ecosystem, and the findings now provide a clear, evidence-based foundation for action.

“Both FIFA and the GFF are now better positioned to make data-driven decisions on key development priorities, including infrastructure, competitions, coaching education, grassroots programmes, and women’s football. These insights offer a practical roadmap for the sustainable growth of the game across Guyana.

“We intend to share this report with our internal and external stakeholders, as their role is critical to the continued growth of football in our country. In the coming weeks, we will engage in deeper discussions to explore meaningful collaboration, ensuring that the boys and girls of Guyana fully benefit from the opportunities outlined in this report. Together, we can build a stronger and more inclusive future for football nationwide.”

In recent weeks, FIFA representatives have delivered similar Amateur Football Environment Report presentations in Turks and Caicos, the Cayman Islands, and Suriname, as part of a broader regional assessment initiative.

Through its continued partnership with FIFA, the GFF remains committed to building a more structured, inclusive, and sustainable football environment in Guyana, with a clear focus on long-term development at the amateur level.

(SOURCE: Guyana Football Federation)