GUYANA’S leading mobile communications provider Digicel is once again leading the way in the development of sports in the country, with their announcement of countrywide schools’ football competition which is expected to feature over 100 schoolchildren in the Under-19 category and will kick off next month. According to Digicel’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Gregory Dean, the initial response to the tournament has been incredible.
“We have written to several schools across the country and many of them have already indicated their willingness to participate.
“The Digicel Schools’ Football Competition will not be centred in the city, since matches will be played on various community grounds around the country, encouraging widespread participation.”
“Digicel recognises the importance of developing the talent and skills of the young players and we sincerely believe this competition will lend to the overall improvement of football in Guyana,” Dean added.
Both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport have signalled their support for this tournament which is expected to focus the spotlight on Guyana’s best young footballers.
Digicel, with operations in 32 countries worldwide, has been involved in a wide range of football initiatives designed to support the development of football, not only in Guyana but also in the Caribbean and Central America, sponsoring 17 Football Federations and Leagues, as well as the Digicel Caribbean Cup and the Copa de Naciones Digicel in Central America.
Digicel also spearheads the Digicel Kick Start Clinics in the Caribbean and Central America, which offer young footballers the opportunity to train with renowned footballers such as Liverpool legends John Barnes and Ian Rush, as well as to spend one week with UK Premier League Clubs, Sunderland AFC and Manchester City.