The national Under-17 women’s footballers will clash with their U-20 counterparts this afternoon at Marvin Lee Stadium (MLS) in Macoya, from 5.20 pm.The match is a part of their (the U-17s) preparation for the 2010 Fifa U-17 Women’s World Cup which will be held in T&T.
On Saturday, Fifa vice-president, Jack Warner will launch the official World Cup emblem for the tournament in a gala event at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Wrightson Road, in the presence of top international players (American Hope Solo, Canadian Christine Sinclair and Brazilian captain Aline Pellegrino) and the president of the Brazilian Football Federation, Ricardo Texiera.
Pellegrino arrived in T&T yesterday while Solo and Sinclair are expected to fly in tonight. While here, the trio will take part in a special training session with the U-17 team tomorrow at the MLS, from 4 pm.
U-17 coach, Even Pellerud believes the interaction with Pelegrino, Solo and Sinclair, the leading Canadian goalscorer, will leave a lasting impression on the young national footballers. “These are international players. I know they will inspire our local girls, many of whom got their breaks playing in youth tournaments. I want the girls to see it is possible.” Pellerud explained that the session will be more of a morale booster than a skills assessment session.
The teams
U-20: Kimika forbes, Cassey Mc Kenzie, Sharice Arthur, Stephanie Bean, Tianna Batoe, Natasha St Louis, Karen Forbes, Afiya Matthias, Kamile De Gale, Mariah Shade, Stacy Paul, Denille Jack, Felina Jack, Jenelle Kissoon, Afya Penco, Jarneil Goodridge, Annastacia Lewis, Stephani Reid, Marlon Charles (coach), Kenrick Hoyte (manager).
U-17: Linfah Jones, Keri Myers, Camille Borneo, Rehana Omardeen, Tenisha Cobham, Sharlette Alexander, Patrice Vincent, Kadisha Debisette, Khadidra Debisette, Patrice Campbell, Kayla Taylor, Camille Charles, Kadisha Castillo, Victoria Swift, Jo-Marie Lewis, Annique Walker, Even Pellerud (coach), Janelle James (manager)