Guyana’s referees pass FIFA fitness test with high success rate

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has announced a significant boost for local refereeing after its annual FIFA Nomination Fitness Test saw a high success rate among match officials.

The assessment, held at the National Track and Field Centre, is a crucial step for officials hoping to be included on the international list for 2026.

A total of 21 officials took part, including six referees, 14 assistant referees, and one futsal referee. The results were encouraging, with four referees and eight assistant referees successfully meeting the fitness standards.

This represents a 62% success rate, a notable improvement on previous years. The lone futsal referee also passed his assessment.

All of Guyana’s current FIFA-accredited officials—referee Shavin Greene, assistant referees Kleon Lindey, Brandon Cyrus, and Denesha Isaacs, and futsal referee Colin Abel—all completed the test, ensuring they remain eligible for international appointments.

With these impressive results, the GFF is optimistic that more of its officials will be nominated for the international list, further raising Guyana’s regional and international football profile.

The GFF Refereeing Department has congratulated all participants and offered its best wishes to the successful candidates as they progress through the nomination process.