Warner $$ for Moruga football

And others can expect the opportunity to show off their abilities in a new league on better playing fields in the area in the not too distant future.

This was promised after a visit to the district by FIFA vice president Jack Warner following an invitation to him by the Princes Town Regional Corporation (PTRC).

The regional corporation hosted celebrations to commemorate the arrival of Christopher Columbus on the Moruga Beach (in 1492) on Tuesday.

The PTRC in collaboration with the Moruga 500 Committee apart from hosting the re-enactment of Columbus’ landing and Emancipation celebrations, also organised a boat race in which the top three took away cash prizes totalling $6,000 provided by Warner.

But aside from Warner being the chief guest at Tuesday’s events, he also told regional corporation Chairman of Infra-structure Committee Clifton De Coteau that it was his intention to fund a league and to upgrade the football grounds in the area.

“This area might seem far to many but it’s never too far to unearth new talent and it must start with better opportunities for those living in places like these,” Warner said.

“You must start with better facilities, better coaching and better leagues and I will contribute in that way once the people of the area can organise some of it. I will try to make better opportunities for them because there are lots of eager persons in areas like these who must not be forgotten or left behind because of where they come from,” he said.

He also extended the invitation for two players from the area who might be attached either to one of the existing clubs or schools to attend a training stint at Joe Public. “And this extends to Princes Town as well because I can assure you once the authorities can fix the Yolande Pompey Park, then I shall sponsor a league there as well,” Warner vowed.

De Coteau eagerly welcomed Warner’s assistance and promised to oversee arrangements to ensure the developments are made.

“We want to create better opportunities for the people and Mr Warner has come forward to help us in our causes.

“We look forward to improving the conditions in the area and we will work together with him towards positive developments in these areas,” he said.