Bronx businessman to honor three Jamaican coaches
Jamaican-born Bronx businessman Walford Stewart, chief executive officer of Brand GOFAAH, has announced plans to honor three prominent Jamaican coaches, including Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) National Youth Technical Director Wendell Downswell.
Downswell will be honored at the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) World Cup event (Yard vs. Foreign), scheduled for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at the iconic STETHS grounds in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica.
Other honorees include Clive "Lazza" Ledgister, a distinguished cricket coach, and Janet Burke, a dedicated netball coach.
Stewart told Caribbean Life on Monday that Downswell was recently conferred with the Order of Distinction in the Rank of Officer (OD) from the government of Jamaica for his outstanding contribution to football.
As coach of the acclaimed Reggae Boyz from 2004 to 2006, Downswell oversaw the team's victory in the 2005 Caribbean Cup.
He also coached the Reggae Boys to a silver medal a...