DFA President condemns sale of free football equipment

 

Etienne claimed that free football equipment is being sold

President of the Dominica Football Association (DFA) Glen Etienne has lashed out at individuals whom he claimed have been selling football equipment which was to be given to players for free.

The football gears were given to various Clubs after the passage of Hurricane Maria since some individuals had lost all their sporting equipment but according to Etienne, some were actually sold.

He said the matter has been reported to FIFA.

Etienne made his comments at the AGM of the DFA held at the Football House in Bath Estate on the weekend of September 28, 2018.

“While the equipment was destined to be given to the players free of charge, I must confess and express my disappointment at some of the club administrators for their handling of the distribution. The disappointment stems from the fact that certain individuals, instead of giving the materials free of charge to the players were selling the materials to the players, namely football boots. This kind of behaviour is shameful, despicable and ought to be condemned in the strongest way possible,” Etienne said.

He continued, “Those guilty of this behaviour have no place in football administration and the time has come to weed out such elements. FIFA has been informed of the matter and steps will be taken to carry out further investigations with a view to bringing the perpetrators to justice.”

He told clubs present at the AGM that moving ahead, the DFA is looking forward to greater performances by all its national teams. He pointed to various competitions that Dominican footballers will be participating in.

“Within a few days our Under-14 Boys will participate in the Caribbean Football Union (CFU) in St. Kitts where the team will do battle against Grenada, St. Vincent, Montserrat and host country St. Kitts. The Under-15 Girls will travel to Florida from August 1-10 to participate in the CONCACAF championship. The DFA is also preparing to participate in the 2018 CONCACAF under 20 competitions in November which will be staged in Florida. In order to select the team and to give all players an opportunity, an Under 20 League is currently taking place which comprises 12 clubs in two zones of six clubs each,” he stated.

He also spoke about the senior men’s teams and the commencement of the 2018/19 premier football league.

“In September, our senior men’s team will begin its campaign when they participate in the CONCACAF Nation League. Dominica will compete against Suriname in Guadeloupe on September 6, 2018,” Etienne revealed. “For this game, the DFA is organizing a one-day excursion to Guadeloupe for persons who are interested in traveling to Guadeloupe for the game. Also, the team will travel to Canada and compete against Dutch St. Martin and Bahamas. This competition presents an ideal opportunity for the players to be seen on the international stage. Once the team does well, it will be promoted to tier two of the competition next year. In preparation for the game against Suriname, the team will take on Guadeloupe in a friendly match on August 11, 2018 in Guadeloupe.”

He continued, “The 2018/2019 football season will begin on August 18, 2018. It is my fervent wish that clubs have been preparing for keen competition. By now clubs should be in an advanced state of preparation since proper prior preparation will prevent poor performance. Let me urge all clubs to strengthen the governance at the club level by functioning as a club should. Clubs are also reminded to participate in the insurance scheme which has been on offer over the last two years. Unfortunately, the lack of response by the clubs has made it impossible to implement the program. The insurance for players is a good initiative which clubs must embrace.”

Some of those who attended the AGM

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13 Comments

  1. Really boy
    October 12, 2018

    This has been happening a while person who has excess to the football house are all guilty, including u glen ettiene, I remembered when Dominica traveled to Canada a special wear was sent to the travelling to n it was not givend to them.It was sold

  2. Really
    October 12, 2018

    Glenn knows its been a while this things happening becuz he knew it was reported to FIFA I he wud be in problem he is addressing the problem

  3. jamie
    August 1, 2018

    A curse and evil nation,god please send another message soon,wipe the evil out please.

  4. Dominica to de Bone
    July 31, 2018

    The room loOK empty .. Sports has long been dead in Dominica.Sad

  5. Jane
    July 31, 2018

    You have reported the matter to FIFA?
    Glen, you only reporting yourself to FIFA for mis-management of the DFA. The clubs are not directly affiliated to FIFA. They are affiliated to the DFA. It is the DFA to clean up its yard.

  6. July 31, 2018

    Glen ,stop your B,S take the matter to the police, you know who the perps, and your witness should know who sold them the equipment it is a simple case.

  7. badbaje
    July 31, 2018

    Good afternoon.
    “He said the matter has been reported to FIFA.”
    No need to report the issue to FIFA, report it to the police and relative authorities. It is a police matter now!
    Let the police and relative authorities take due action and report back to you and the public who is being offended in his manner. This a joke is seen by me as an attempt to embarrass someone or some group.

    • Righteous
      July 31, 2018

      The Police! The police have no jurisdiction in such a matter. The material was given to the clubs to give to the players, instead some chose to sell them. It is not necessarily a criminal matter, but a very unethical matter and the appropriate action was taken. FIFA can then investigate and give the DFA the authority to discipline the offending individuals or clubs.

      One Love Dominicans. #OLD

  8. nng1332
    July 31, 2018

    Why every day so much controversy in DA football?

  9. INTERESTED
    July 31, 2018

    That is what happens when you give equipment to individuals of clubs during election times. They are given equipment so that one can get their vote. Those teams have no club structure but run by individuals who claim things as their personal belongings given to them for the team. That is the price one pays for dishonesty

  10. Uncle
    July 31, 2018

    Why you surprised Glen , everything for sale in our country these days. Our leadership setting the example and the citizens follow.

    • Ibo France
      July 31, 2018

      Good point, Uncle. If a government is dysfunctional, then naturally, the rest of the country becomes dysfunctional. People naturally follow the standards set by their leaders.

      • waypapa
        August 2, 2018

        The govt must be their parents. Stop blaming govt for your low standards. Excuse you making.

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