THE Rupununi Football Association (RFA) has announced the final 18-member squad for the U-17 Copa Das Cachoerias (Waterfall Cup) in Manaus, Brazil which kicks off tomorrow, February 1.

Following a two-week encampment which drew players from across the region, the final 18 was selected last weekend.

Among the final 18 are impressive young talents Wayne Da Silva, Orville and Naidison Daniels.

The head coach is Ken Grant while former national player Franklyn Parks is the fitness consultant with Vaughn Duncan managing the team.

Meanwhile, local business, Cindy’s Bus Service, has sponsored the kit for the Rupununi Eagles U-17 team. The RFA expressed profound gratitude to Shaliza Yarde for partnering with them in this venture.

The squad reads:

Leston Smith, Eric Peter, Wayne Da Silva, Alexander Davidson, Howard George, Stephen McDonald, Naidison Daniels, Orville Daniels, Junior Rodrigues, Carlos Dos Santos, Dereck Mentis, Ofancy Winter, Cyril Miguel, Anthony Rudolph, Joram Thompson, Victor Hernandez, Ken Salvador and Cleon George.