PRESIDENT Dr. Irfaan Ali has made a significant commitment to incentivise the Golden Jaguars, offering US$5,000 for each victory in their CONCACAF Nations League and World Cup qualifying matches, as well as a substantial US$300,000 for qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to the News Room, Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle made this announcement following a match against Suriname on September 5 at the National Track and Field Facility, West Coast Demerara.

Despite these incentives, the Golden Jaguars have struggled, losing their opening match to Suriname and drawing with Martinique in League A of the Nations League.
They will be back in action on October 11, hosting Guatemala from 21:00h at the Track and Field Facility.

This initiative is part of a broader governmental effort to support sports in Guyana, which includes a G$4,000,000 allocation for travel costs for the Martinique fixture.
Ninvalle praised President Ali’s commitment to developing sports in Guyana, citing a historic allocation of G$4.6 billion for the sector.

He emphasised that this investment aims to enhance infrastructure and human capital, creating a robust sporting environment that unites the community and elevates Guyana’s international standing.
The players have reportedly welcomed the president’s incentives as motivation. The Golden Jaguars will have another chance to compete on October 11 against Guatemala, followed by a match against Suriname.
They will also continue their World Cup qualifying campaign in 2025