Tournament organiser, and experienced sport administrator, Edison Jefford of the Magnum Independence Cup, has officially confirmed that the tournament, which is in its 4th iteration, will now be staged at the National Park tarmac, Georgetown.
According to Jefford, the unavailability of indoor venues, has necessitated the need for the tournament to be staged outdoors. He further explained that the official launch of the championship will occur today, where further details of the championship will be disclosed.
He explained, “Our decision to pursue and secure the National Park is as a result of several stakeholders who believe that it’s a better venue for the teams, and those stakeholders are inclusive of our sponsors. The Guyana Fire Service, the Guyana Police Force, the Environmental Protection Agency and all other stakeholders are on board to ensure that this competition is a success.”
Jefford further stated, “The players as well, who are the most important stakeholder, also expressed a concern in travelling to Liliendaal for nine nights so we have shifted to a more accessible venue. The tournament will be launched tomorrow at Fireside Grill ‘N’ Chill.”
The winner of the event will pocket $700,000, and the championship trophy, with the runner-up walking away with $400,000 and the corresponding accolades. Third and fourth place finishers will pocket $200,000 and $100,000 respectively.
Below features the fixtures, and group assignments:
Complete Group
Group-A
Sparta Boss – Alexander Village – East
Front Road – Avocado Ballers
Group-B
Back Circle – Sophia – Melanie -Mocha
Group-C
Gold is Money – Albouystown – Road –
Warriors – BV
Group-D
Leopold Street – Showstoppers –
Festival City – Belfield
Group-E
Tiger Bay – North East La Penitence –
Stabroek Ballers – Ansa McAl All-Stars
Group-F
Bent Street – Future Stars – Vengy- Agricola
Match Day-1 Sunday April 24th- Group Stage 1
(1)Showstoppers vs Belfield
(1)Road Warriors vs BV
(1)East Front Road vs Avocado Ballers
(1)Mocha vs Sophia
(1)Back Circle vs Melanie
(1)Sparta Boss vs Alexander Village
(1)Gold is Money vs Albouystown
