The second edition of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/Blue Water Shipping Under-15 National Secondary School Championship is set for significant expansion, aiming to involve 91 schools nationwide, nearly double the participation from its inaugural year.
Over 60 schools have already registered for the competition.

The nationwide tournament, backed by the Ministry of Education, has rapidly become the largest platform for girls’ football in Guyana.
The official launch for the 2025 edition took place on Thursday at the GFF’s National Training Facility in Providence.
Wayne Forde, President of the GFF, highlighted the tournament’s strategic importance for the future of national women’s football.

He noted that the initiative was designed to provide a structured platform for girls to play competitive football within the school system, addressing the current lack of adequate club infrastructure for this age group.
Forde stated that the programme is expected to increase the talent pool for national team selection, with the GFF planning support mechanisms to identify promising players.

He believes the tournament effectively fills the void left by the underdeveloped club system, leveraging the established structure of the school system, which aligns with FIFA’s Football For Schools Programme.
Richard DeNobrega, Senior Vice President of Sales and Development at Blue Water Shipping, reaffirmed his company’s pride in supporting the tournament’s growth.

He emphasised the company’s belief in the empowering potential of sport for young women and its contribution to community development across Guyana.
The inaugural championship in 2024 culminated in a close final, with St. Ignatius Secondary defeating Waramuri Primary Top in a penalty shootout.