Director of development atConcacaf Jason Roberts (left)and Concacaf ambassadorRicardo âBibiâ Gardnerpose with the ScotiabankConcacaf NextPlay Cupat yesterday's launch atSpanish Court Hotel.(Photo: Dwayne Richards)

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New Scotiabank Concacaf grass-roots programme targets exposure, social transformation, character building

Director of development at Concacaf Jason Roberts (left) and Concacaf ambassador Ricardo “Bibi” Gardner pose with the Scotiabank Concacaf NextPlay Cup at yesterday’s launch at Spanish Court Hotel.

(Photo: Dwayne Richards)

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