East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Executive Member, Clive Matthews, has passed away following a brief period of illness.
Matthews, General Manager of the Grove Hi Tech Football Club, who was known as `Baboo’ by family and friends, passed away just over a week ago.
According to a release, the late Andrews was the lifeline of his club and played an integral role in the uplifting of the game on the East Bank.
He served under a number of association presidents and will be remembered as a genuine lover of the sport, current EBFA President Franklin Wilson stated.
“Clive in his own quiet style of administration at the club level was the go getter for Grove and its rise in the sport as he not only invested his time but his money towards the development of every team at the club; he was like a father to the youths who loved him also,” said Wilson.
Matthews led the club to victories in the Inter Association year-end competitions (2015 – 2017) and also a memorable win over Linden’s Milerock in the Kashif and Shanghai competition, the release stated adding that Matthews’ work with the club and association will forever be remembered especially in his community where he was the face of the game.
Matthews will be laid to rest Wednesday following a home going service at the AME Zion Church at Grove, East Bank Demerara and the EBFA in association with the Guyana Football Federation will host a wake at the Grove Playfield Monday night.
Sincere condolences are extended to the children, mother, brothers, sisters, other family members and members of the Grove Hi Tech FC from the President and members of the EBFA
