Defeat for Slingerz FC on Brazil trip; preparations to continue for Elite League

Guyanese club side Slingerz FC suffered defeat to Brazilian club side São Raimundo Esporte Clube at the Estádio Canarinho on Saturday.

Slingerz FC made the trip to Boa Vista, Brazil, as part of preparations for the upcoming Guyana Football Federation’s Elite League Season Six, set to kick off on February 25.

São Raimundo Esporte Clube emerged victorious in the contest with a 4-0 scoreline.

Among the spectators at the match were Guyana’s Consul General to Brazil Rodgers King and the Guyana Gold Rush Youth Football Team from Lethem.

Prior to the match, King and the Consulate staff hosted the Slingerz players and management for lunch, emphasising the significance of representing Guyana positively on the international stage.

King expressed gratitude to the management and players for their efforts in showcasing Guyana’s talent abroad.

As a token of appreciation, the Consul General and Consulate staff were presented with Slingerz FC team shirts by Club President, Javed Ali during the luncheon.

The team returned on Sunday and will resume preparations for the Elite League.