Double trouble!

— Night of upsets as Alpha, Pele sent packing from Mayor’s Cup

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One of the most historic nights in local football history took place at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) Ground Sunday when  Guyana’s top two football teams were sent packing from the annual Mayor’s Cup tournament.

Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United lost to Camptown in the opening match up of the double header by two goals to nil while Fruta Conquerors got past Pele 2 – 1 in the feature match.

Camptown and Conquerors will meet in the final of the Mayor’s Cup later this month for the one million dollars first prize while…..


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