preparation for Elite League campaign

AS part of their strategic preparation for the ongoing Guyana Football Federation (GFF) Elite League, Slingerz Football Club is set to take on the East Coast All-Star team tonight at 19:00 hours at the Golden Grove Community Centre Ground.

The evening’s action will kick off at 17:00 hours with a clash between Victoria Kings and Golden Stars, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting night of football on the East Coast.
Slingerz FC commenced their Elite League campaign last weekend with a commanding 4-1 victory over Monedderlust.

The win was spearheaded by Jamaican striker, Kemar Beckford, who netted an impressive hat-trick, while Golden Jaguars defender, Jeremy Garrett, added the fourth goal.
With the next Elite League fixture scheduled for March 28 against Mainstay Goldstars FC, Slingerz FC Head Coach, Jamaal Shabazz, emphasised the importance of staying match-fit and maintaining team cohesion during the nearly three-week break.

“We have an almost three-week downtime between our first and second game of the league, and, for us, match fitness is very important, and we only have that if we play. The league is only 18 games long for the clubs, so these matches, like the one against East Coast tonight, will be very important in what we’re trying to achieve this season,” Shabazz explained.
Shabazz further noted that with several Slingerz FC players in contention for selection to the Golden Jaguars squad for the upcoming Gold Cup Qualification, it is essential to keep the rest of the squad actively engaged.

He added, “We have a squad of very talented players and this match gives our other players a chance to play. They’re all very important to what we are trying to achieve as a club.”
According to Shabazz, “The East Coast Team will be full of talent and the kind of test we need to build a winning momentum. Playing on a community ground against a partisan home crowd will be the ideal atmosphere to test our crew”.

Slingerz FC is determined to build on their strong start this season after finishing second in the previous Elite League campaign behind the Guyana Defence Force, despite maintaining an unbeaten record.

With the East Coast All-Stars poised to provide a solid challenge, Slingerz FC will be looking towards matches against similar opponents like Linden and the East Bank All Star teams.