Sparta Boss, Belle West Stars clash this evening in Mayor’s Cup

Gregory Richardson
Gregory Richardson

Sparta Boss, led by former national striker Gregory `Jackie Chan’ Richardson, will oppose Belle West Stars when the annual Mayor’s Cup nine-a-side Inter Ward/Village knockout football competition continues this evening at the Georgetown Football Club ground from 5pm.

Apart from Richardson,  players such as Eusi Phillips, Job Caesar, Ryan Hackett, Jeremy Garnett, Nicholas McArthur, Jermaine Junor, Sheldon Sheppard and Devon Charles will also be in action for Sparta Boss.  

Belle West’s hopes of victory will rest with the likes of  Andre Williams, Paul Singh, John Anthony, Andre Jose and Navin Derga.

  In the opening encounter, Charlestown, led by Jamal Cozier and Keron Solomon will tackle Club 45 whose side features the likes of  Steven King, Lakina King, Ray Stanton and Quacy Price.

One of the more eagerly awaited matches of the evening will pit favourites Campbellville against the upstart Lilliendaal side.

The star studded Campbellvile side  boasts  Lamar Lord, Jason Williams, Shane Jones, Marlon Bethel, Shane McBean and Ritchie Richards  while Lilliendaal will rely on  Deon Alfred, Akeel Pinero, Otto Jones, Rondell Peters, Lennox Young, Kellon Blue and Kelly Blue.

The Mocha/Annandale match is an unknown encounter as not much is known of the Annandale side while Mocha will be relying on  Eon Mars, Cappel Daniels, Steffon Ramsay and Teon Jones in their line-up.  

Bourda All Stars featuring Deon Alfred, Lennox Cort, Raphael Edwards, Ravie Corts, Daniel Ross and Kevin Baptiste will take on  Kuru Kururu with Kevon Walker, Michael Charles, Christopher Alleyne, Sherwin Henry and Anthony Roberts in their line up.      

Road Warriors led by Joel Yapp, Cecil Jackson, Jermaine Beckles, Darren Niles, Brando Solomon and Akel Clarke will tackle Agricola with Kacy John, Linden Pickett, Gordon Grant and Collis Samuels to the fore.  

Teams are battling for the first prize of $600,000, second prize $300,000, third $200,000 and fourth $100,000. Mid Atlantic Oil and Gas Company is the sponsor for the winning purse of $600,000.  

Among the business entities lending sponsorship support are: IPA, DDL, Digicel, Johil, John Fernandes, General Equipment, Busta, GTT, Namilco, Macorp, New Thriving, Sattar Gafoor, B. Megan, Pritipaul Singh, Ready Mix, Eddie Bobcat, Silvie’s, Caribbean Containers, E Networks, Super Bet, Cummings Electrical, China Trading, Dave Lumber yard and Schlumberger.

The competition will resume Sunday at the GFC ground.