The Guyana Soccer Federation (GFF) Govt Committee has reportedly requested that Jamaal Shabazz, head coach of the Guyana Golden Jaguars, step down from his function.
In accordance with a report from Stabroek Information on Friday, the Trinidadian coach, who has had a number of tenures with Guyana’s nationwide crew, was requested earlier within the week to submit his resignation. Nevertheless, it stays unclear if he has formally achieved so, as no termination discover has been issued by the GFF.
A supply near the federation mentioned, “Shabazz was requested to resign by the GFF Govt Committee earlier this week. Wayne Dover is predicted to handle the crew for the rest of the 12 months till the GFF opens purposes for a brand new coach.”
Disappointing performances
The supply indicated that Shabazz’s help of a competing management slate over the past GFF election might have contributed to the decision for his resignation, alongside latest disappointing performances within the CONCACAF Nations League A, which led to Guyana’s relegation.
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Shabazz, who first coached the Golden Jaguars in 2005, returned in 2021 for his fourth tenure, succeeding former head coach Márcio Máximo. He had beforehand managed the crew throughout notable highs, together with a climb to a historic FIFA rating of 86th in 2010, up from a low of 185th two years prior.
Regardless of the latest struggles, a number of gamers reportedly nonetheless help Shabazz’s management. Makes an attempt to contact the coach for remark had been unsuccessful.
At present, Guyana sits at 161st in FIFA’s world rankings and holds twentieth place in CONCACAF positioning eleventh among the many Caribbean Soccer Union’s 31 member nations.
