Cayman To HostFIFA U20 World Cup Qualifiers in the Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands has beenselected to host the 2002 FIFA Under 20 World Cup Qualifiers competitionfor Group B.
This prestigious tournamentwill bring two regional U20 National Teams from Jamaica and PuertoRico to our shores to compete with our own National U20 Team forthe World Cup Qualifiers semi- finals. Scheduled to run from WednesdayAugust 28th Sunday September 1st, 2002 the matches willtake place at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
The Association is verypleased and would like to extend their sincere thanks to CONCACAFfor the opportunity to host this tournament. CIFA President, JeffreyWebb, has nothing but confidence in the team's ability:
"The team has showngreat commitment to their training and the coaching staff, MarcioMaximo, Gillie Seymour and Locksley Haylock much dedication. Ihave no doubt that the U20 Team will come out on top. We are expectingan outstanding performance from them," he said.
"The tournament wouldnot be possible without the continued support of Corporate SponsorsCUC and Texaco and the Ministry of Community Services, Women'sAffairs, Youth and Sports.
This is not the first timefor CUC and Texaco but a continuation of the support they haveextended to football over the years. We thank them both for theircommitment to the development of Cayman's Youth and is tremendouslygrateful to Dr. the Hon. Frank McField and his ministry for theirsupport in this regard."
Mr. Webb said the initiativeof the Minister of Sports, for the establishment of a NationalFootball Academy and the designation of national team playersas Pro-social Agents is an important step for football.
"It is a wonderfulincentive for our players to be role models for other aspiringyoung people," he added.
Matches schedule:
· Wednesday August28th Cayman Islands vs. Puerto Rico
· Friday August 30th Puerto Rico vs. Jamaica
· Sunday September 1st Jamaica vs. Cayman Islands
All matches are scheduledfor the Truman Bodden Sports Complex in George Town at 7:00 p.m.midweek admission CI$8.00 and on Sunday admission CI$10.00. Childrenunder 16 admission free.
The winner from Group Bwill move on to play the winner from Group C (St. Lucia, Cuba,Dominica and Grenada).
That winner will move onto the CONCACAF U20 World CUP Qualifiers competition in the UnitedStates in November.
For further details contactthe CIFA Office at cifa@candw.ky. or 949-5775.