The Guyana Football Federation (GFF), in partnership with the Blackpool Sports Club of North America (BSCNA), will conduct its inaugural Diaspora Talent Identification Camp in July in Florida, United States.
This was disclosed in a release from the federation. According to the correspondence, the scouting combine, which is aimed at players between the ages of 14-19, will be conducted from July 26th-28th at the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Campus in Orlando, Florida.
Registration for participation will be done online, with the main aim of the programme being to unearth talents for the relevant youth national programmes.
“In 2023, GFF and BSCNA signed a historic three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to pave the way for the creation of the GFF’s first International Player Scouting Network (IPSN) with a strategic focus on methodically pinpointing, enlisting, and nurturing young footballers”, the release stated.
Meanwhile, GFF Technical Director Bryan Joseph noted that “we are excited to see the young talent in the diaspora. It is President Wayne Forde’s philosophy that the best talent that has Guyanese lineage should be afforded the opportunity to represent our nation.”
He further said, “This opportunity will provide further insight on what talent is available for our national player pool. We will catalogue that information and exploit it as practicable as possible along with our localised high-performance programme.”
On the other hand, Renaud Peters, President of BSCNA, said, “In our ever-strengthening partnership with the GFF, the BSCNA is proud to play a pivotal role in the advancement of our beloved sport. As Guyana aims for greater heights in the global football arena, we are thrilled to redouble our efforts in the diaspora, working hand in hand with local talent to unlock the full potential of Guyanese football on the international stage. Together, we are poised to make significant strides towards excellence and recognition in the world of football.”
