With the backing of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Pouderoyen Football Club officially launched its Under-13 football tournament on Sunday (February 16) at the West Demerara Secondary School.
The tournament, according to the organisers, is an important step in grassroots football development in the West Demerara area and will feature Pouderoyen FC, Wales, Belle West FC, Jetty, Eagles FC and Uitvlugt FC.
The opening day saw Pouderoyen FC dismissing Jetty 7-0, while Belle West FC had a comfortable 3-0 victory over Wales.
Before kick-off, Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle commended Pouderoyen FC for its commitment to developing young footballers.
He reaffirmed the NSC’s dedication to youth development, highlighting that such initiatives are crucial for the long-term growth of football in Guyana.
“The NSC believes youth development is pivotal to sports in Guyana, and we are keen on supporting initiatives like the Pouderoyen Football Club U13 tournament,” Ninvalle stated.