SKNFA Says Thanks to Fans & Sponsors
“It was this remarkable display of patriotism to the cause of our association and indeed the entire nation that inspired our players, officials and our association generally,” stated the SKNFA president.
He said hosting an event of this nature requires hundreds of thousands of dollars, which cannot be raised solely through gate receipts. It therefore takes the generosity of numerous well meaning business entities and individuals to ensure that the association meets its costs; which in this case were well over EC$250,000.
Mr. Johnson also had good words for the cooperation and facilitations provided by the Federal Government of St. Kitts & Nevis, thereby easing some of the burden that is a feature of hosting international sporting events of this kind.
With respect to the performance of our National Team, President Johnson admitted that though he would have been happier to see St. Kitts & Nevis qualify for the CONCACAF Finals, he and his association are certainly proud of the qualify performance displayed by the young U23 National Players, who represented their country well and should have every reason to hold their heads high, knowing full well that they brought moments of pride and joy to not only the 50,000 residents in the country, but also thousands more in the Diaspora.
The home team ended its campaign on 4 points, similar to Trinidad & Tobago, but because the visitors had a better goal difference, than the local side, they will now join the group leaders, Cuba, who amassed 5 points, as the qualifying countries.
Suriname, with 3 points occupied the cellar position of the group. Matches were played from 24th -28th November, at Warner Park, St. Kitts.