August 13th, 2002
FIFA U20 World Cup Qualifiers in Cayman

The Cayman Islands has been selected to host the 2002 FIFA Under 20 World Cup Qualifiers competition for Group B.

This prestigious tournament will bring two regional U20 National Teams from Jamaica and Puerto Rico to our shores to compete with our own National U20 Team for the World Cup Qualifiers semi- finals. Scheduled to run from Wednesday August 28th – Sunday September 1st, 2002 the matches will take place at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.

The Association is very pleased and would like to extend their sincere thanks to CONCACAF for the opportunity to host this tournament. CIFA President, Jeffrey Webb, has nothing but confidence in the team’s ability, “The team has shown great commitment to their training and the coaching staff, Marcio Maximo, Gillie Seymour and Locksley Haylock much dedication. I have no doubt that the U20 Team will come out on top. We are expecting an outstanding performance from them.

The tournament would not be possible without the continued support of Corporate Sponsors CUC and Texaco and the Ministry of Community Services, Women’s Affairs, Youth and Sports.

This is not the first time for CUC and Texaco but a continuation of the support they have extended to football over the years. We thank them both for their commitment to the development of Cayman’s Youth and is tremendously grateful to Dr. the Hon. Frank McField and his ministry for their support in this regard.

The initiative of the Minister of Sports, for the establishment of a National Football Academy and the designation of national team players as Pro-social Agents is an important step for football. It is a wonderful incentive for our players to be role models for other aspiring young people.”

Matches are scheduled as follows:
Wednesday August 28th Cayman Islands vs. Puerto Rico
Friday August 30th Puerto Rico vs. Jamaica
Sunday September 1st Jamaica vs. Cayman Islands

All matches are scheduled for 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. Children under 16 admission free.

The winner from Group B will move on to play the winner from Group C (St. Lucia, Cuba, Dominica and Grenada). That winner will move on to the CONCACAF U20 World CUP Qualifiers competition in the United States in November.