THE Guyana U-20 Women’s National Team has landed in Antigua in preparation for the Concacaf U-20 Women’s Qualifiers, scheduled from February 20 to 25.
Competing in Group A, they will face off against Haiti, Belize, and the host nation, Antigua and Barbuda. The group winner will advance to the Concacaf U-20 Women’s Championship, serving as a pathway to the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
According to a press release from the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), the team’s campaign kicks off against Belize on February 21, followed by matches against Antigua and Barbuda on February 23 and Haiti on February 25. Guyana is determined to top their group and secure advancement to the next round.
The squad features 21 players from local and international clubs and universities.
Goalkeepers: Nya-Grace Young (Howard University), Kymora Chung (Unionville Milliken Soccer Club), Deena Fredericks (Unaffiliated)
Defenders: Maliya Gangadin (Vaughan SC), Heike Clarke (Alliance), Shareina Langevine (Vaughan Soccer Club), Sarah Dasilva (Toronto Blizzard), Akeelah Vancooten (Police FC), Latoya Williams (Police FC), Aaliyha Christie (GDF FC), Jaida Tucker (Ottawa South United), Anaya Joseph (Western New York Flash Soccer Club)
Midfielders: Alexis Bayley (Durham College), Sydney Glean (North Toronto GU15 OPDL), Liyah Menilek (Saint Bonaventure University), Olivia Watt (Vaughan FC), Naomi Benjamin (Markham FC), Kaela Medas (North Toronto Nitros OPDL)
Forwards: Se-Hanna Mars (University of Connecticut), Nydel Nelson (GS United), Myanne Fernandes (Pickering FC)