The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has extended condolences to the family of former national coach Clarance Clifford Madramootoo, who passed away on Tuesday at his residence in New Amsterdam, East Berbice.
According to an official release from the federation, GFF President Wayne Forde said, “On behalf of the football fraternity, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to Clarance Clifford Madramootoo’s bereaved family and friends. His steadfast passion and commitment as a football ambassador have etched an indelible mark on the football landscape in Guyana. His notable influence in Berbice and on the national stage attests to the profound impact he made in the beautiful game.”
Madramootoo, who was 77 at the time of his passing, transitioned into the coaching realm in 1979 as he administered the Inter Guiana Games outfit. He also coached the national u20 programme in 1980 during their participation in the Caribbean Football Union Youth Championships, who were eliminated at the hands of Suriname.
“Seven years later, in 1987, Madramootoo took on the role of national coach for the Shell Caribbean Cup, guiding a predominantly young team through numerous challenges. He also coached the Guyana Defence Force First Division team. But his influence transcended coaching, as he played a crucial role with the Guyana National Service (GNS) Ajaxs in 1987”, the release stated.
Forde further noted that “it is stalwarts like Madramootoo who propelled the game forward in Guyana out of love for a sport that positively impacts the lives of young people while uniting communities.”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Madramootoo’s family during this difficult time of bereavement. His name will always be linked to youth football development”, he added.
