February 18, 2024 - Georgetown, Guyana
The Guyana U-20 Women’s National Team has safely arrived in Antigua ahead of the Concacaf Women’s U-20 Qualifiers, set to take place from February 20 to 25. Guyana will compete in Group A alongside Haiti, Belize, and Antigua and Barbuda, with the winner of the group advancing to the Concacaf U-20 Women’s Championship. That tournament will serve as the qualification pathway for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup.
The team will open its campaign against Belize on Friday, February 21, before facing host nation Antigua and Barbuda on Sunday, February 23. Guyana will then close out the group stage against Haiti on Tuesday, February 25.
The 21-member squad, selected to represent Guyana in this crucial campaign, includes
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 (OSU)
• 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
Guyana’s campaign kicks off on February 20, with the team determined to secure the top spot in Group A and book their place in the Concacaf U-20 Women’s Championship.
The Guyana Football Federation extends its best wishes to the team and encourages all supporters to rally behind the players as they compete on the regional stage.
For more information, please contact:
Communications and Public Relations Department
Tel: 592 227 8758 ext. 105 (o)
