Following the official draw for the inaugural edition of the Concacaf W Gold Cup Preliminary Round on Monday, Lady Jaguars head coach Omar Khan said that his charges are eager to capitalise on the opportunity and compete against the elite nations in the region.
This was stated in an official release from the Guyana Football Federation (GFF). According to the correspondence, Khan said, “This is our chance to really get in with the big countries, in the big games. I think it’s a great opportunity, and we have to take that opportunity with both hands to try to get everything out of it. We’ll be ready; we’ve already started to analyse the game of the opponent; we’ve started to see which game plan we could use. It doesn’t matter what happens; it’s going to be a great experience and opportunity to play on a high level in the first Gold Cup.”
The Lady Jaguars qualified for the playoff section of the event after topping Group A in League B of the qualification tournament. Guyana ended with a record of five wins and a loss. Similarly, the Dominican Republic emerged from Group C in League B with an identical record to their impending foe. The two nations were paired based on rankings.
A win for the Lady Jaguars will seal their appearance in the tournament and place them alongside hosts the United States, Mexico, and Conmebol outfit Argentina in Group A.
The inaugural W Gold Cup will occur from February 20th to March 10th, 2024, in the United States. The single-leg matches will take place at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, United States, on February 17, 2024, immediately prior to the competition. The three winners will qualify for the group stage.
Meanwhile, GFF President Wayne Forde said, “The Lady Jags have consistently demonstrated their talent and dedication, proving their capability to excel at the highest levels of football.
I have no doubt this round will echo that. Despite the strong challenge posed by the Dominican Republic, our team tackles each game with determination and heart.”
