THE VALLEY, Anguilla, CMC – The Anguilla Football Association (AFA) has pledged to launch a thorough investigation into the circumstances that led to a brawl between Anguilla and Guyana in their CONCACAF Under-20 Qualifier on Saturday.
Guyana was holding a comfortable 5-0 lead in the dying minutes of the contest at the Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Francisca in Curaçao, when a fight broke out between players from both teams, resulting in play being halted.
Following the incident, the AFA issued a statement expressing its disappointment with its players’ conduct.
It promised that once the investigation was completed, appropriate action would be taken against those involved.
“The association does not condone this type of behaviour under any circumstances. The AFA remains committed to upholding the highest standards of sportsmanship, respect, and professionalism in alignment with the regulations and disciplinary framework established by CONCACAF, as well as the association’s own Code of Conduct,” the statement read.
“A thorough investigation into the matter will be conducted. Upon completion of this process, the individuals involved will be consulted, and appropriate action will be taken in accordance with established CONCACAF and AFA disciplinary policies.
“The AFA remains steadfast in its commitment to integrity, accountability, and the continued development of football in Anguilla,” the statement further added.
Meanwhile, the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) confirmed that all its players and staff returned safely to their hotel, with no reports of any serious injuries arising from the incident.
“The Guyana Football Federation remains committed to the principles of fair play, respect, and discipline that underpin the game. We will provide further updates as more verified information becomes available,” the GFF said in a subsequent statement.
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