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‘It’s now down to business’- GFF President wishes Golden Jaguars well in World Cup qualifier

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Guyana’s beloved Golden Jaguars will embark on their challenging journey to qualify for the FIFA 2026 World Cup later today (June 6) against Panama.

I join with all of Guyana, in sending them our prayers for their safety and wishes for a successful campaign.

This will no doubt be a herculean assignment for the entire GFF family, many of whom are working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that the best possible arrangements, both on and off the field, are in place for the comfort and wellbeing of the travelling contingent.

Our boys are entering this campaign with what has been arguably the best quality of team preparation for a World Cup campaign. Following an outstanding Concacaf Nation’s League campaign, in which they won their group and was promoted to League A of the Nations League, their World Cup preparations provided them with much exposure.

First, they had a solid two-week camp in Saudi Arabia during the FIFA Series, which featured two important matches. Next, the domestic players were afforded a two-match dress rehearsal against the TTFA before joining the international players for a final two weeks preparation camp in Rio de Janeiro, during which they played four highly competitive matches.

In total, our boys enjoyed eight highly competitive international matches in the build-up to June 6th, 2024. This level of team preparation is monumental in any context, and I am proud that through our collaboration with the Government of Guyana and other stakeholders, both at home and regionally, we were able to make this possible.

It’s now down to business. The team, in the capable hands of Coach Jamaal Shabazz and his chargers, have the task of lifting the spirit of this nation by proving once again that the Golden Jaguars are bona fide overachievers, and we can achieve the unthinkable. I have faith in him; he has earned it through a proven track record with the national team programme.

I am resolute in my belief about the hunger and determination of our players and staff to create history and to write their own story. But they are not alone, all Guyanese, here at home and abroad, are sending their love, prayers and wishes for a successful campaign. Our boys have been distinguished flag bearers of this nation for many years and are deserving our faith and confidence as they represent the Republic of Guyana with distinction, honour and pride.

May the Almighty keep and bless our beloved Golden Jaguars. Onward to victory.

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