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Feb 22, 2012 Sports
By Rawle Welch
Stuck in the middle of the ongoing joke between the Guyana Football Federation and the Guyana Football Association, Guyana’s premier club Alpha United mental resilience could face a stern examination this evening when they go up against Riddim Squad in the feature game of a double header as play in this year’s NaMilCo Football Festival continues, at Tucville ground.
Club President Odinga Lumumba last week hinted at severing connections with the GFA if they did not meet with the GFF to discuss an end to the enduring court battle to restore the former voting rights.
With the President embroiled in an administrative standoff it will be interesting to see what frame of mind the players will be in as they tackle a team that prides itself on fitness and fortitude.
Alpha, however, is a tested and proven side loaded with lots of experienced players, many of who have donned national colours and while the executive’s decision may have some amount of effect on the players it should not be difficult for them to display the high quality that they are usually associated with.
Captain Howard Lowe, who marshals the defence is an exemplary leader and someone that instills confidence in his fellow teammates.
Shevane Seaforth, Selwyn Isaacs, Manasseh Primo, Leon Grumble, Philbert Moffat, Quincy Madramootoo and goalkeeper Richie Richards are all extremely talented players and good enough to hold off any sort of challenge that Riddim Squad might pose.
On the other hand, Riddim Squad is a unit that has been together most of its existence with little changes in personnel over the years and that could work in their favour.
A team where many f its members grew up together on the East bank of Demerara, they know each other very well and synchronizes to perfection and that is a facet that could pose some bother to Alpha United.
Lytleton Ramsay, Amos Ramsay, Dorville and Orville Stewart and the Hope brothers Sceyon, Sheldon and Sherwin form the core of their attack, while Julian Forris Shaquille Grant and Steffon Ramsay are also capable of creating havoc on opposing teams.
In the supporting game, Sunburst Camptown’s superior experience should be enough for them to advance providing that they play as a team and not let the little glitches disrupt their flow.
Once again, their quest for victory rest on the shoulders of the aging Troy Prescod, while Orlando Gilgeous, Devon Forde, Peter Parks Leon Muir, Jamal Codrington and goalkeeper Oswald Cornette will be summoned to play integral roles if they are to move on.
Beacons, which looked quite effective in their 4-0 rout of Northern Rangers will once again, rely on the services of Mikhail Stewart, Leon Grimes, Troy Lambert and Sebastian Williams to lead their attack.
The double header should provide some riveting action and fans are being urged to descend at the Tucville facility to witness the matches.
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