By Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News |
In a week defined by international star power and regional milestones, Guyana continues to cement its presence on the global sporting map. From boxing legends visiting the capital to junior cricketers dominating the local pitch, here is your Friday sports update.
Boxing: President Ali Meets Hall of Famer Prince Naseem Hamed
His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali hosted a historic engagement recently with the legendary Prince Naseem Hamed. The former multiple-time World Featherweight Champion, an icon of the 1990s known for his unorthodox “Southpaw” style and theatrical ring entrances, met with the President to discuss the future of Guyanese boxing.
Talks centered on President Ali’s vision to revitalize the sport locally. The President expressed deep honor in meeting the Hall of Famer, exploring potential avenues for the British superstar to contribute to the development of Guyana’s burgeoning boxing nursery and professional ranks.
Football: Guyanese Officials Excel at CONCACAF U-17 Qualifiers
Reflecting the rising standards of local officiating, four Guyanese representatives recently concluded successful stints at the 2026 CONCACAF Women’s Under-17 Qualifiers (January 24 – February 3).
- On-Field Officials: Micah Erskine and Denisha Isaacs served as match officials.
- Technical Support: Lenval Peart served as a Referee Assessor, while Natasha Lewis acted as a Technical Instructor.
The officials were deployed across venues in Curaçao, Nicaragua, and Bermuda, signaling a high level of regional trust in the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF) refereeing development program.
Basketball: Schools League Standings Tighten Ahead of Friday Fixtures
The 2026 Schools Basketball League enters a critical fourth round this evening with triple-header action at multiple venues. Queen’s College and President’s College currently sit atop the leaderboard, both undefeated with 6 points.
Friday, Feb 6 Fixtures:
- 16:00hrs: St. Rose’s High vs. Government Technical Institute (St. Rose’s Court)
- 16:00hrs: President’s College vs. Queen’s College (PC Court) — Battle for the Top Spot
- 16:30hrs: Marian Academy vs. St. Stanislaus College (Burnham Court)
| Rank | School | Points |
| 1 | Queen’s College | 6 |
| 2 | President’s College | 6 |
| 3 | Gov. Technical Institute | 5 |
Cricket: West Berbice Braces for Mr. Singh & Son Finale
The Cotton Tree Cricket Ground in Region 5 is the place to be this Sunday for the climax of the Mr. Singh and Son Construction Service Competition.
- 9:30hrs (3rd Place Playoff): Cotton Tree Die Hard vs. Achievers Sports Club.
- 13:30hrs (The Grand Final): D’Edwards Sports Club vs. Bush Lot United Sports Club.
Cricket: Georgetown U-15s Secure Unassailable Lead
Defending champions Team Georgetown have effectively retained their title in the DCB Inter-Association Under-15 50-Over Tournament after a crushing 10-wicket victory over East Coast.
East Coast was bundled out for just 57 runs, with Georgetown openers Lomar Seecharran (38)* and Neerav Persaud reaching the target in just 6.5 overs. With this win, Georgetown remains unbeaten and holds an uncatchable lead heading into the final round at Lusignan today against the DCB Select XI.
