KSAFA U-20 Women vs Logos Women at Waterhouse Drewsland mini stadium

With the Michael Lowe and Jacqueline Cowan combination, the All KSAFA women were brought together to play the international contingent from the Logos Hope female crew, primarily as an extension to the work of our international guest and their community outreach engagements which in fact is another shining example of how football can be used as a tool for more than just business and fun. The match took place on Saturday February 20,2010 at Waterhouse Drewsland mini stadium.

The Logos Hope Ships began their Ministry in 1970 as part of a global Christian training and outreach movement, OM International. The parent body who pioneered this pastoral crew has been traveling the world . Since then, these ships have visited over 450 different ports in more than 150 countries and territories and have welcomed some 37 million visitors on board their vessels.

The international crew and staff of volunteers who live and work on the ships, form teams which go into neighboring areas to supply aid and community care in each port. In addition, the ship's crew joins with local churches to bring hope and show love to people around whatever their circumstance, culture or background.

The game while not the kind of high quality football we were expecting, one could not ignore the friendly spirit which prevailed throughout . The 4 -0 score line at the end didn't seem to matter as this was certainly not the objective, in fact the visitors were very gracious in defeat, clearly they just came to have fun and they did. The goals scored by Vanessa Ramsay, Nesa Ralph, Teishan Thomas and Tashika Small did not put a damper on the spirit of the Logos Hope team which had members drawn from Australia, Finland ,Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Hawaii, USA mainland and England. The KSAFA Women’s team had players from six KSAFA clubs viz Waterhouse Meadhaven, Constant Spring, Arnett Gardens ,Maverley/ Hughenden and Santos.
Having seen the All KSAFA team, one wonder what is really happening to the female football program , noting that the girls are not fit at the moment, I could not help seeing the under developed technical and tactical competence level of some of the best available at the moment, their physical size, pace and determination were some of the more latent qualities that need guidance.

KSAFA U-20 Women	KSAFA U-20 Women & Logos Women

What would be even more productive is for the KSAFA Administration to put a development program in place ASAP to keep the girls together, playing at least one game per month with any team, locally or internationally. This could also encourage other confederation and parishes to follow suit and possibly start a national parish or confederation competition in the near future. With a good coach who will seek to address both team and individual deficiencies, these girls can pioneer the new era of women’s football in Jamaica.

Michael and Jacqueline made a good first move now it is up to others who want to see football progress and are willing to ignore the lack of money issue which at times dampens our creativity.

Remember to visit the Logos Hope Ship at the Caribbean Cement Company dock , Rockfort.