Sparta Boss receives first place prize money, trophy

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Sparta Boss captain Devon Millington (2nd from left) collects the championship trophy and package from Guinness Representative Shawn Stephney while other members of Banks DIH and Petra Organization including Guinness Brand Manager Lee Baptiste (3rd from right) and Petra Organization Director Troy Mendonca (left) look on.
Sparta Boss captain Devon Millington (2nd from left) collects the championship trophy and package from Guinness Representative Shawn Stephney while other members of Banks DIH and Petra Organization including Guinness Brand Manager Lee Baptiste (3rd from right) and Petra Organization Director Troy Mendonca (left) look on.

Street football team Sparta Boss was yesterday officially presented with the prize for winning the Guinness of the Streets Georgetown Championship at a simple presentation ceremony in the Banks DIH Limited boardroom, Thirst Park.

The East La Penitence unit walked away with the top prize of $400,000 and the championship trophy after downing Channel-9-Warriors 1-0 in front of the largest gathering in the event’s history in the grand finale on Saturday last at the National Park Tarmac.

For their showing, Channel-9 received $200,000 and the corresponding accolade. Dethroned champ, North Ruimveldt collected the