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Guyana forced away from home for Gold Cup prelims

Published:Monday | February 17, 2025 | 10:22 AM
Guyana’s football team will attempt to make it to the Gold Cup with a tie against Guatemala in the prelims.
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Guyana’s football team will attempt to make it to the Gold Cup with a tie against Guatemala in the prelims.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC):

THE CONCACAF Gold Cup encounter between the Guyana Jaguars and Guatemala has been relocated to the Wildey AstroTurf in Barbados.

The match was expected to be played in Guyana, but the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) issued a release stating that it will now be played in Barbados on March 21 at 9 p.m.

The GFF said the move was made following discussions with CONCACAF, citing logistical challenges and playing conditions.

GFF president, Wayne Forde, said while the move was in line with competition regulations, they were committed to ensuring future home games are played in Guyana.

The Golden Jaguars face a tough test against a strong Guatemalan side that is ranked ninth in CONCACAF.

Guyana, ranked 19th, will be hoping to improve their recent form against Guatemala, who have won the last two encounters: a 3-1 victory in the Nations League and a 4-0 win in the 2021 Gold Cup preliminaries.