All roads will lead to the Berlin Tarmac tonight when the inaugural 592 ‘Street Kings’ Streetball tournament kicks off with eight elimination matches.
“All systems are in place for a wonderful night of action as teams aim to etch their name in history and be the first to lift the championship. The teams are well prepared and we expect a very competitive tournament,” stated a release from the organisers.
In the opening fixture of the event, Alexander Village will oppose newcomer LA Ballers at 19:30hrs while Back Circle will tackle Ansa McAl from 20:00hrs and Melanie-B will engage Future Stars at 20:30hrs.
In the fourth match, Broad Street matches skills with North East La Penitence at 21:00hrs while Leopold Street will take aim at Tiger-Bay from 21:30hrs and Gold is Money battles Avocado Ballers from 22:00hrs.
The final two matches will pit Sparta Boss against John Street from 22:30hrs and Albouystown-B against Sophia at 23:00hrs.
The winners will advance to the quarterfinal round on September 14th at the Burnham Court, Middle and Carmichael Streets.
The three day elimination tournament which will be played for over $675,000 in prizes, will conclude at the Durban Park Tarmac on September 21st. The final night will witness the semifinal round and the eventual finale.
Winner of the event will collect $300,000 and a trophy, while the runners-up will pocket $150,000. On the other hand, the third place finisher will grab $100,000 while fourth place side will receive $75,000.
The losing four quarterfinal teams will be eligible for the ‘592 Shield’ section. The winner of the ‘Plate’ section will collect $50,000.
September 7th Fixtures-Berlin Tarmac
1. Alexander Village vs LA Ballers-19:30hrs
2. Back Circle vs Ansa McAl All-Stars-20:00hrs
3. Melanie-B vs Future Stars-20:30hrs
4. Broad Street vs North East La Penitence-21:00hrs
5. Leopold Street vs Tiger Bay-21:30hrs
6. Gold is Money vs Avocado Ballers-22:00hrs
7. Sparta Boss vs John Street-22:30hrs
8. Albouystown-B vs Sophia-23:00hrs
