Latest update November 26th, 2024 1:00 AM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

Kashif and Shanghai taken to task over prize monies

Nov 21, 2010 Sports

President of the Alpha Football Club, Odinga Lumumba, has taken the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation to task over prize monies and related tournament conditions.
Lumumba plans to write the K&S organisation, the Guyana Football Federation and several sponsors in his effort to clarify the situation observed.
In comments to some media representatives, Lumumba informed that while he does not have a problem with the tournament being a business venture, he feels that the prize money being paid is inadequate based on the reported monies being pumped into the event by sponsors.
Citing unconfirmed reports it was disclosed that Ansa McAl has pumped in excess of $15M , GT&T in excess of $10M and DDL some $6M to the tournament and according to the Alpha Boss the other smaller sponsors ensure that adequate money is collected by the organisers allowing them to pay increased prizes. He wants the GFF and sponsors to comment on this observation.  He also wants the major sponsors to disclose their involvement financial wise to ensure clarity to the entire proceedings and also to ensure the players are not exploited. Based on the contributions received, Lumumba wants the prize money to be determined.
Quizzed on what would be a adequate offering to the teams, Lumumba informed that a first prize of about $4M along with $400,000 for each team for preparation for the event would be decent.  He cited the cost attached to the preparation of his team was in the vicinity of $1M and feels that clubs should have that expense offset.  He noted that several clubs may not be able to secure ready sponsors to assist with that cost.
One other cause for concern highlighted by Lumumba was the involvement of too many GFF officials with the K&S organisation, pointing to it as a conflict of interest.  He mentioned Aubrey Major as Organising Secretary and Franklin Wilson as Vice President to highlight his case.
Citing several scenarios the Alpha boss questioned how could the teams get a fair hearing if serving GFF officials are involved in this tournament.  These will be among the concerns he will raise in his missive to the responsible organisations.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | November, 20th, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Rutherford gets big payday from Gujarat Titans at IPL 2025 Mega Auction; Shepherd, Powell snapped up by RCB and KKR, respectively

Rutherford gets big payday from Gujarat Titans at IPL 2025 Mega...

Nov 26, 2024

  SportsMax – Guyanese hard-hitting left hander Sherfane Rutherford will get the opportunity to shine on T20 franchise cricket’s biggest stage once again after being picked up by the...
Read More
Roach and Seales star as West Indies close in on Antigua Test victory

Roach and Seales star as West Indies close in on...

Nov 26, 2024

Delroy Tyrrell continues to excel at Oneonta State University

Delroy Tyrrell continues to excel at Oneonta...

Nov 26, 2024

Ramdass Royals Crowned Champions of the Inaugural Windies Masters Cricket Extravaganza

Ramdass Royals Crowned Champions of the Inaugural...

Nov 26, 2024

KFC Guyana distance self from delayed payment of GFF Elite League prizes

KFC Guyana distance self from delayed payment of...

Nov 26, 2024

Ravens and Royals ready for epic Elite 16 final showdown

Ravens and Royals ready for epic Elite 16 final...

Nov 26, 2024

Features/Columnists

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]