The Guyana National U17 boys’ team won the Fair Play award while Fruta Conquerors’ Jeremy Garrett and Raushan Ritch were named in the tournament XI at the just- concluded Tournoi Paul Chillan football tournament in Martinique.
According to an official release from the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), “The Fair Play Award is given to the squad that stands out for its good behavior and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
Fruta Conquerors’ versatile defender/midfielder Garrett and full-back Ritch were outstanding throughout the tournament, alongside eye-catching displays from US-based, Progressive Youths attacking midfielder and Captain Joshua Ferreira, Milerock goalkeeper Jonathan Copeland and 14-year-old Paiomak Warriors winger Orvil Daniels.”
Guyana finished the tournament with one win and two losses after defeating Haiti 3-1 but losing to Guadeloupe and Martinique 0-1 and 1-2 respectively.
“We couldn’t be more proud of the way this talented under-17 group of players has behaved and performed over the last couple of weeks, both in Martinique and during their training camp in Berbice,” said GFF president Wayne Forde.
“The tremendous victory against Haiti – currently top among Caribbean Football Union nations in the FIFA men’s rankings – will send a strong signal to the region that Guyana is developing players and teams capable of competing with the very best the Caribbean has to offer,” he added.
