SPORTS
Newsday reporter
SHERDON PIERRE
The Trinidad and Tobago men’s under-21 volleyball team will host a two-match friendly series against Guyana starting on Friday at the National Cycling Velodrome, Couva from 6:00 p.m. The second leg will be played at the same venue from 13:00 on Sunday afternoon.
TT coach Peer Nasseir said the opportunity for the matches arose after a fruitful dialogue with Guyana Volleyball President Levi Nedd on the resumption of the goodwill tour between the two countries, which was interrupted by the Covid19 pandemic.
Nasseir commented on the importance of organizing these matches. He said, “This is a good starting point for both our U-19 and U-21 men’s teams at the start of the 2024 cycle of regional and international tournaments. Social and cultural exchange is of great importance in goodwill tours. It gives you a better understanding and appreciation of your neighbors.”
In the true spirit of goodwill, the visitors will pay for flights and food, while the players and TT staff pooled together the funds for their accommodation.
TT Team: Daniel Daly, Shane Patterson, Amir Dattoo, Jharon Peters, Omari Smith, Njeah Hernandez, Elijah Best, Julius Ghouralal, Laquan Dyer, Nicholas Williams. Juston Marcell, Jahreef Miguel, Dejaun Williams, Mekai Thompson, Jedaiah Sanoir, Nehemiah La Four, Kurshaun Mark, Nkosi Ayoung, Darrique Arthur, Levi Singh, Jushaun Morrison, Ekene Eze, Rondell Prince, Anthony Alum, Omari Ma Leid, Jean, , Rayon Dickson, Josiah Jankey, Mikael Ash, Kanye George, Jadon Morrison, Michael Burkett, Darion Sparks, Josiah Persaud, Kai Alexander, Jelani Jankie, Jeremiah Jankey
Staff: Peer Nasseir (Coach), Curtis Burkett (Assistant Coach), Jodiah MC Sween (Second Assistant Coach) Ato Rockcliffe, Gina Ragbir (Manager), Kyron Simmons (Coach). Troy Boodoosingh (Therapist), Dexter Daly (Liaison).
Guyana Squad: Tyreece Farley – (Captain) Shakeel Garraway – (Vice-Captain), Randy Benjamin, Shaquan Lucas, Clarence Lucia, Kwado McLean, Sachin Inshanally, Divin Harripersaud, Alistar Scipio, Premchand Solen, Nixon Beehoman, Vishram.
Staff: Levi Nedd (President/Coach), Rodney Fredricks (Assistant Coach)
