Golden Jaguars U20 Men’s head coach, Kayode McKinnon, is of the opinion that his charges are well prepared for the challenges presented in Group B at the impending CONCACAF Qualifiers, which will be staged in Antigua and Barbuda from February 23rd.
This was disclosed in a press release from the Guyana Football Federation. McKinnon said, “We’re happy with our decision,” adding that he chose “players that are ready to take on this challenge that is ahead of us.” According to McKinnon, player evaluations focused on the physical qualities required at this level as well as football intelligence, competitiveness, honesty, and humility. The team, which was officially released to the public yesterday and is slated to depart local shores on the 21st, comprises: Goalkeepers: Duquain Samuels, Emmanuel Lewis, and Julien Casimir Defenders: Gerry-Mayer Burnette, Jaden Thom, Jayden Culley, Kyle Reid, Tyler Lyle, Tyrel Stephen, and Tyrese Lyle Midfielders: Hemant Brandon Khedoo, Bryan Wharton, Ezekiel Rowland, Kvist Paul, Kymani Sealey, Nathaniel Pydana, Rodensio Tudor, Shemaiah Samuels, and Solomon Austin; and forwards: Matrim Martin and Perry Gaul.