Coordinators of the Magnum Tonic Wine ‘Unfinished Business’ Futsal Championships set for Saturday evening at the National Park Tarmac, Thomas Lands, have confirmed that all systems have been finalised for the staging of the event.
This is according to a release from the tournament organizers.
The one-day event, which will be launched today, will comprise the top four finishers from the recent Magnum Independence Cup.
The competitors are defending champion Back Circle, runners-up Sparta Boss, third-place finisher Gold is Money, and Bent Street. $300,000 will be secured by the eventual victor, with $150,000, $100,000, and $50,000 pocketed by the second, third, and fourth place finishers respectively.
Jamaal Baird, Magnum Brand Manager and architect of the tournament, stated that overwhelming support garnered by the previous tournament which was highlighted by its climatic finish, necessitated the staging of a mini competition.
Baird also divulged that all systems have been formulated for a thrilling display of Futsal action, adding that he envisions tremendous support for the programme, given the quality of the teams that will be competing.
Meanwhile, Tournament coordinator Edison Jefford declared, “The feedback that the tournament officials and sponsors received from patrons regarding the conclusion of the semi-final section and the grand finale necessitated a one-day event to officially settle the outcome and proverbial bad blood between these hyper-competitive and storied teams. We believe that these experiences should be relieved given the sea-saw of emotions experienced by the respective fandoms.”
He added, “At the moment, all systems and structures are in place for the staging of the event. The tournament was created out of this idea and concept of providing the fans with another opportunity to support their teams, to witness a replay of the semi-final round and the possible finale on one evening. That is how the idea of ‘Unfinished Business’ was created. It was simply done with the teams and fans in mind.”
