Guyana’s Under-17 National Football Team begins its quest for a place at the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup in Qatar today. They will face Trinidad and Tobago in the opening match of the Concacaf U17 Championship. Kick-off is scheduled for 21:00h at the Estadio Nacional in San José.

The Junior Jaguars have been in Costa Rica for final preparations for the crucial qualifying tournament. They face a tough challenge in Group B, including hosts Costa Rica and the British Virgin Islands.
Following today’s game against Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana’s group stage matches continue against Saint Maarten on 11 February, Costa Rica on 13 February, and the British Virgin Islands on 16 February.

Andrew Nestor manages the squad, which includes players from local and international locations. Marco Bonofiglio coaches the team. The final 21 players were selected from an initial training camp of 48.
Guyana’s ultimate goal is to qualify for the 2025 FIFA U17 World Cup, which will be held in Qatar in November.
The full squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Flavio Larose (Pele F.C.), Tejpal Nijjar (Rayo Vallecano, Spain), Nyall Kendall (Maidstone United)
Defenders: Kamron Pellew (Ann’s Grove United F.C.), Tamer Unver (BW Gottschee), Max Robinson (Shattuck St. Mary), Joshua Morris (Rush Canada), Michael Joseph (Rising Stars F.C.), Kilan Newland, Onessi Dunn (Fruta Conquerors F.C.)

Midfielders: Quaency Fraser (GDF F.C.), Jaden Harris (GDF F.C.), Jerimiah Welcome (Milerock F.C.), Luke Langevine (G.D.F. F.C.), Micaiah De Freitas (Fruta Conquerors F.C.), Shaquan David (Ann’s Grove United F.C.), Mikkel Mills (Fruta Conquerors F.C.), Aiden Herd (Borough F.C.)

Forwards: Reid Ramlochan (Cardinal Ambrozic), Dakarai Drakes (Met Oval Academy), Isaiah Ifill (GDF F.C.)