2016–17 GFF Elite League explained

Competition:GFF Elite League
Season:2016-17
Winners:Guyana Defence Force FC
League Topscorer: Sherwin Caesar
(10 goals)
Prevseason:2015-16
Nextseason:2017-18

The 2016–17 GFF Elite League (known as the 2016–17 Stag Elite League for sponsorship reasons) is the 16th season of the highest competitive football league in Guyana, and the 2nd season of the Elite League. Eight FIFA licensed clubs participated in the inaugural Elite League season.

Slingerz are the defending champions, but are not participating in the league this season, due to being in bad standing with the Guyana Football Federation.[1]

Teams

TeamCity
Buxton UnitedBuxton
Fruta ConquerorsGeorgetown
Guyana Defence ForceGeorgetown
MonedderlustZee Lust
Top XXLinden
Victoria KingsGeorgetown

Alpha United and Slingerz withdrew from the competition and were thus deemed to be in bad standing with the Guyana Football Federation.[1]

Source:[2] [3]

Standings

Top scorers

RankPlayerClubGoals
1 Sherwin CaesarDefence Force10
2 Eon AlleyneFruta Conquerors7
3 Delroy FraserDefence Force5
Olvis MitchellGuyana Defence Force
Dillon WrightBuxton United
6 Travis WatertonTopp XX4
William EuropeaBuxton United
Jermaine JuniorFruta Conquerors
Devor DennisBuxton United
10 Kwamie LafleurFruta Conquerors2

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CONCACAF rules Slingerz, Alpha United ineligible for club c/ships. Stabroek News. Stabroeknews.com. 25 April 2017. 12 January 2017.
  2. Web site: Summary - GFF Elite League - Guyana - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway.
  3. Web site: Summary - GFF Elite League - Guyana - Results, fixtures, tables and news - Soccerway . int.soccerway.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170520021107/http://int.soccerway.com/national/guyana/gff-super-league/20162017/closing/r37920/ . 2017-05-20.