Six women’s football teams in Dominica get gears courtesy of the Dominica Football Association (DFA). The GFA gifted Harlem, Dublanc, Mahaut, Portsmouth, New Generation and Goodwill Runners with footballs, boots, shin guards and other football equipment.
Women’s Coordinator Wayne George was very happy to be part of the DFA and to make this very “needed contribution” to the women, especially after the passage of Hurricane Maria. He said, “Our office at the DFA was looted, all equipment and uniforms that we had there were stolen, but we went all out to ensure they were replaced in a timely manner. We are also aware that some of you would have lost all your sporting gears.” He urged the footballers to make “good use of the equipment and appreciate the gesture from the DFA.” President of the DFA, Glen Etienne called on the ladies playing the sport to continue to train hard since “there is lots of football for women.” He said, “We have the Under-15 girl’s competition coming up in August in the United States, in fact, we have women’s football competition for the entire year. So go out, and continue your training. We at the DFA have the technical staff and we will give you the necessary support.” Etienne added that “grass root” football is now ongoing and the DFA was committed to its further development. Meanwhile, President of the Harlem Sports Club Don Leogal said he was encouraged by the development of women’s football on the island. He added, “I want to thank the DFA on your behalf, and I am looking forward to seeing better standards of football”.
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