THE country’s U-20 Female football side, on Tuesday, took a crucial win in their final fixture to advance to the CONCACAF U-20 championship.

By virtue of their win, they have made one step to gaining a place at the next FIFA Women’s U-20 World Cup.

Guyana, coming off a strong performance against hosts Antigua and Barbuda met Haiti in Group A at the ABFA Technical Center in Saint John’s.

Myanne Fernandes was the difference maker for Guyana with her strike coming in the 57th minute to secure the country’s second qualification to the Concacaf U-20 Women’s Championship.
Guyana needed a win to advance as only the top side progressed to the next round.

President of the Guyana Football Federation, Wayne Forde, in a statement after the match, said,” This is a proud moment not just for Guyana Football Federation but for the entire nation as we celebrate this historic achievement together.”
The win was the country’s sixth in a row and kept their unbeaten streak intact.

It was the third time they played Haiti, with the latter winning the two previous outings at the U-20 level.
Meanwhile the team also beat the hosts 5-nil on Sunday.

In their opener against Belize on Friday Guyana took a share of the spoil after a goalless draw.

The local ladies had more possessions and shots on goal but failed to convert their opportunities in the first qualifier match.
Guyana’s only ball to hit the back of the net was ruled out as an off side by the referee in their first encounter in the qualifiers.

Goalkeepers Nya-Grace Young ended her campaign with a clean sheet after not conceding a goal in their three outings in group A.

He praised the team for topping their group and commended the players and support staff for their hard work and dedication.
The top four teams from the 2025 CONCACAF U-20 Women’s Championship – the winner, runner-up, and third and fourth-placed teams – will all qualify for the World Cup.