… Mark Xavier described as loyal servant of football

GUYANA Football Federation (GFF) president Wayne Forde offered his deepest sympathy to the family of former senior men’s national team manager Mark Xavier, who tragically passed away on Tuesday evening in the COVID-19 Intensive Care Unit.
The former football administrator died on the eve of his birthday at age 55.
Xavier, a passionate and long-term supporter of football in Guyana, served with distinction in his role as coordinating manager of Golden Jaguars under former head coach Jamaal Shabazz.
“Mark’s unwavering commitment to (and passion for) football, and his service to our community set an impressive example for others. He was a true servant of football,” Forde said.
The GFF boss further added, “on behalf of the Guyana Football Federation and the entire Guyanese football fraternity, I would like to offer my thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences to Mark’s family at this difficult time.”

Xavier had recently made a donation to the Civil Defence Commission on behalf of XY Construction to support those impacted by the recent floods.
Meanwhile, Shabazz said the death of Mark ‘Super Markie’ Xavier forced him to accept the reality that “Allah determines our birth and our death but I still feel the pain and grief of his loss. Markie was a servant of Guyana and a watchdog over its football.” “Today I call on all Guyanese home and abroad: let us spare a thought and say a prayer for the soul of this beloved brother of ours. – a true Golden Jaguar and a Jaguar for life. Rest in peace, Super Markie!” Shabazz said. Xavier was a lover of all sports, particularly football. He was credited for the rebirth of Riddim Squad Football Club while also serving as a member of Old Fort Hockey Club. He took on the moniker ‘Super Markie’ after his love for music led him to be the lead singer of the famous Cannonballs Band in Linden.