The Football Federation of Belize (FFB) informs football fans and the general public of the Central American U-16 Championship to be held in Belize at the FFB Stadium from November 18-24. The tournament consists of all seven (7) Central American countries – Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and Belize.

Camp for our U-16 is being conducted on weekends. The following players (home zones indicated) are in camp:

Orange Walk – Marlon Garcia and Randy Augustine;

San Pedro – Alexander Cadle and Brian Guardado;

Belize City – Keyon Luis;

Hattieville – Nasheb Ysaguirre;

Belmopan – Dale Pelayo, Jamal Tejeda, Jamir Alpuche, Rogi Solorzano, Elton Gordon and James Gonzalez;

Roaring Creek – Mario Valencia, Noa Moro and Eddy Valencia;

Spanish Lookout – Kelvyn Dueck;

Cayo – Trey Harris and Brandon Cante;

Benque – Sammy Sosa;

Pomona – Mark Samuels;

Dangriga – Rickie Miranda and Donell Arzu;

Placencia – Rene Leslie and Alvin Sifontes;

Punta Gorda – Jaren Lambey and Enfield Arzu.

The Technical Staff includes: Coach – Mr. Renan Couoh; Asst. Coach – Mr. Alex Noralez; Goalkeeper Coach – Mr. Kent Gabourel; Physical Trainer – Mr. Dennis Serano; Physiotherapist – Mrs. Bertha Gonzalez; Doctor – Dr. Gonzalez; Equipment Manager – Herbert Trapp, Jr.

(Ed. Note: The release also had a schedule, in Spanish, of the games attached. See our translation below.)

UNCAF U-16 schedule at FFB Stadium

Monday, November 18
2:00 p.m. – El Salvador vs Guatemala
4:30 p.m. – Panama vs Honduras
7:00 p.m. – Belize vs Nicaragua

Tuesday, November 19
2:00 p.m. – Costa Rica vs Panama
4:30 p.m. – Nicaragua vs Guatemala
7:00 p.m. – Belize vs El Salvador
Wednesday, November 20
2:00 p.m. – Panama vs Nicaragua
4:30 p.m. – Honduras vs Costa Rica
7:00 p.m. – Belize vs Guatemala

Thursday, November 21
2:00 p.m. – Nicaragua vs Honduras
4:30 p.m. – Costa Rica vs El Salvador
7:00 p.m. – Guatemala vs Panama

Friday, November 22
2:00 p.m. – Nicaragua vs Costa Rica
4:30 p.m. – Honduras vs El Salvador
7:00 p.m. – Belize vs Panama

Saturday, November 23
2:00 p.m. – El Salvador vs Nicaragua
4:30 p.m. – Costa Rica vs Guatemala
7:00 p.m. – Belize vs Honduras

Sunday, November 24
2:00 p.m. – Panama vs El Salvador
4:30 p.m. – Guatemala vs Honduras
7:00 p.m. – Belize vs Costa Rica

(Ed. Note: It is also noted in the attached release in Spanish that the field at the FFB Stadium “es de grama natural.” At this sports desk, we are concerned that, since the FFB Stadium turf is made of natural grass, it will be a challenge for grounds keepers to maintain the integrity of the playing field during these seven consecutive days of three games per day. Let’s hope the weather is favorable.)