Doha, Qatar - September 27, 2026: The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and Aspire Zone Foundation (AZF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening football development in Guyana across several key areas, including:
- Youth national team development
- Grassroots football programmes
- Football infrastructure development
- Technical and coaching development
- Player development and performance assessment
- Knowledge and expertise exchange
- Commercial partnership opportunities
The agreement was signed at Aspire Zone Foundation headquarters in Doha by GFF President Wayne Forde and Aspire Zone Foundation Acting Chief Executive Officer Abdulla Nasser Al-Naimi.
A major focus of the partnership will be the development of Guyana’s Under-14 and Under-17 national teams, with Aspire providing technical and coaching support, player development expertise and performance assessment. The two organisations will also explore opportunities for both teams to participate in training camps at Aspire’s facilities in Doha, in line with agreed programmes and facility availability.
GFF President Wayne Forde said:
“Youth development is at the heart of the Guyana Football Federation’s mission, and following the historic success of our Under-14 Boys in the CFU Challenge Series, we are eager to work with Aspire Zone Foundation to ensure these young players continue to develop and gain exposure to professional football development programmes.
We are deeply grateful for the friendship and goodwill we have developed with our colleagues at Aspire, and we look forward to working closely together to advance the spirit of this partnership and create meaningful pathways for the next generation of Guyanese footballers.”
Aspire Zone Foundation Acting Chief Executive Officer Abdulla Nasser Al-Naimi said:
"Aspire Zone Foundation is committed to playing an active role in supporting our partners in their pursuit of sporting excellence.
We are delighted to collaborate with the Guyana Football Federation to help advance the game, exchange knowledge and expertise, identify emerging talent, and support the development of everyone involved in Guyana’s football ecosystem.
At Aspire, we take pride in helping shape high performance standards, ensuring they are sustained over time, as we support our partners in reaching new levels of excellence.”
As part of the MoU, Kotinos (Aspire Sports Consulting and Management) will lead advisory services, including an assessment of Guyana’s football ecosystem, the identification of development opportunities and the preparation of a roadmap to support the agreed areas of cooperation.
The partnership reflects the shared commitment of the GFF and Aspire Zone Foundation to strengthening youth pathways, football infrastructure, technical capacity and long-term development opportunities for the advancement of football in Guyana.
