The Surinamese Technical School (STS) from Nickerie district has commenced its journey to Guyana as Suriname’s official representative at the prestigious KFC Goodwill School Football Tournament 2025. This international U18 competition, scheduled from December 14-21 in Georgetown, marks the third consecutive year of Surinamese participation in the regional sporting event.
Strategic selection positioned STS Nickerie as the national delegate due to both their athletic merit and geographical significance. The team earned this distinguished opportunity by securing the district championship title in Nickerie, which shares a border with host nation Guyana. Organized by the Petra Organization, the tournament stands as one of the Caribbean’s most respected scholastic football competitions.
The Surinamese squad, comprising 19 players under 18 years old, will compete against elite youth teams from multiple nations including Guyana, Jamaica, Brazil, and the Bahamas. Under the guidance of head coach Michel Dors and assistant coach Razack Lorenzo, the students aim to demonstrate their athletic prowess on an international platform.
This initiative has been orchestrated by the Foundation School Sports Federation Suriname, an operational branch of the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports (JOS). The participation aligns with Suriname’s national policy to enhance youth sports development through international exposure, providing young athletes with competitive opportunities that foster both personal growth and national pride.