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Two players to receive Global Technology scholarships
Global Technology Company Secretary Ms. Jacqueline Weeks (2nd left) presents the instruments for the Scholarship awards to Vice President of Fruta Conquerors Ivor Thompson. At left is Administrative Manager Ms. Lisa Foster and right, Club President Marlan Cole.
Global Technology on Thursday last confirmed their commitment to present scholarships to two deserving young players who will participate in the Annual NAMILCO knock-out Football Festival which kicks off this evening at the Tucville Community Ground.
At the Institution’s Head office, 210 Camp & New Market Streets, Georgetown, Company Secretary Ms. Jacqueline Weeks presented the instruments for the awards to Mr. Ivor Thompson Vice President of the organising club, Fruta Conquerors.
Also present at the simple ceremony was Ms. Lisa Foster Administrative Manager and Club President, Marlan Cole.
In her remarks Ms. Weeks stated that Global Technology was pleased to be a part of the tournament yet again, reminding that Global Technology would usually give two young football players the opportunity to complete the diploma program they offer.
This, Ms. Weeks noted would be useful for players during and long after their playing days. Thompson praised the company for their continued support and stated that Fruta Conquerors has an interest in the academic progress of their members and throughout Guyana.
“It is very important for all to understand that playing the game and paying attention to academic progress is vital for the creation of a better society for all.” Thompson declared.
Meanwhile, the legendary King of Football, Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known as King Pele celebrates his 70th birthday today and local club sides Pele and Santos will fittingly play the feature match on the opening night of the NAMILCO Football Festival, tonight.
The tournament’s opening game will see West Berbice’ Monedderlust coming up against East Demerara’s Victoria Kings from 18:00hrs.
And Beverage Giants Banks DIH Limited has pledged continued support for the tournament they have supported since its inception.
The organisers said that Banks DIH’s Sales & Marketing Executive Mr. Carlton Joao related that his company is particularly pleased to lend support to the NAMILCO Football Festival since it facilitates the development of the Tucville Community Ground which allows youths in Tucville and its environs the opportunity to be gainfully occupied by playing football on a daily basis, escaping the many ills of society in the process.
Club President Marlan Cole said that the support received from Banks DIH over the years has been invaluable and the Club is proud to be associated with Banks DIH and will maintain a solid relationship.
Sixteen of Guyana’s top football teams will contest this year’s competition with all the games being played at the Tucville Ground from today.
The winner team will walk away with $500,000 while the MVP, best goalkeeper, and the highest goal scorer will receive individual prizes.
Two more teams will walk the plank on Monday when play continues with Alpha ‘The Hammer’ United competing against Upper Demerara’s Milerock and Fruta Conquerors oppose Wet Demerar’s Seawall FC.
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