Wayne Forde, the President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), conducted an official visit to the Essequibo–Pomeroon Football Association (EPFA) from September 27th-28th in a bid to promote development of the sport within the region.
According to an official release from the GFF, “Among the highlights of his visit was the kickoff of the first floodlights football tournament at the Queenstown football ground on September 27 between Queenstown FC and Mainstay FC on the field that was recently lit by the Regional Democratic Council in partnership with the club. It is expected the community will be hosting night games at that venue in the future.”
The correspondence further said, “Additionally, he paid a courtesy call on the Regional Executive Officer (REO) Dennis Jaikarran to discuss football development within the region and explored the potential for future collaboration. The REO subsequently identified a field in Henrietta Scheme, which will be leased to the GFF and developed as an exclusive football venue. The office of the EPFA will be located at this venue as well. Forde also met with business leaders within the region and discussed several opportunities for partnership with the EPFA.”
