In a extremely anticipated presidential ballot, Michael Ricketts secured victory, defeating challenger Raymond Anderson with a decisive 39 votes to 17 on the Royalton Resort in Negril on Sunday.
Expressing confidence in his win, Ricketts emphasised the in depth work forward to restore soccer’s repute, acknowledging the challenges confronted by the game in latest instances.
“Now we have a large restore work to do as a result of the soccer was introduced into disrepute a multiplicity of instances,” Ricketts acknowledged, outlining his administration’s dedication to addressing previous points and specializing in the long run.
Ricketts underscored the significance of unity and collaboration in driving soccer’s progress and improvement in Jamaica. He expressed gratitude to his supporters and emphasised the necessity for collective effort in transferring ahead.
Regardless of the contentious nature of the election, Ricketts prolonged an olive department to people from opposing slates, emphasizing the significance of inclusivity in soccer governance.
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Ricketts, who has served as president since 2017, will embark on his second full time period on the helm of the Jamaica Soccer Federation, supported by a various staff of skilled people from varied soccer associations.
Reflecting on the election end result, Carole Beckford of Staff RSA, Anderson’s slate, highlighted the necessity for continued help for soccer improvement, emphasizing the essential position of governance in attracting sponsorship and fostering progress.
As Ricketts prepares to steer the JFF into a brand new period, the main focus stays on rebuilding belief, fostering unity, and driving constructive change inside Jamaican soccer.
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“I really feel a way of accomplishment,” added Ricketts. “A lot has been carried out during the last 4 years, but a lot to do as of now. I need to say thanks for the overwhelming help. I’m placing everybody on discover that we’ll not relaxation on our laurels. We are going to work to enhance on the final 4 years and put soccer in a greater place for all Jamaicans, from the grassroots to the senior groups. I ask each the non-public and the general public sectors to proceed working with us as we construct for each every now and then. The bounds of soccer are boundless.”
The 4 vice-presidents are Gregory Daley, Elaine Walker-Brown, Barry Watson and Raymond Grant. The 2 abnormal members are Rudolph Speid and Bruce Gaynor, whereas the confederation chairmen are Sheridan Samuels, Patrick Malcolm, Errol Stevens and Mark Bennett.
The group will kind the brand new Board of Officers of the JFF.
