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Nov 03, 2012 Sports
The organizing committee of the K&S football organization can now breathe easy following affirmation from the proprietor of Mohamed’s Enterprise and Hadi’s World Inc, Nazar Mohamed, of a sizeable sponsorship package of more than seven million dollars towards the success of the 23rd edition of the Kashif and Shanghai football extravaganza from December 16-January 1 next at venues countrywide.

Ms Jaime Lee Charles collects the sponsorship package from Ms Dionne Johnson in the presence of Nazar Mohamed (2nd R) and K&S Directors, Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major and Kashif Muhammad (extreme left & right respectively)
The gift consisted of a set of replica trophies for each member of the winning team plus the cheque for the winning team. Both Directors of the K&S football organization traveled to the Lombard Street, Georgetown business place of their benefactor, where K&S Public Relations Officer, Ms Jaime Lee Charles collected the sponsorship package from Supervisor, Ms Dionne Johnson.
Mr. Kashif Muhammad expressed delight at once again being afforded the opportunity to support K&S towards the success of the tournament and by extension, local football development. He wished the organizers well even as he urged the general public to support the venture.
Muhammad said that he was truly grateful for the support and reminded media operatives that Mohamed’s Enterprise has rendered support from the inauguration of the tournament, 22 years ago. “My executives are indeed indebted to Mr. Mohamed who continues to demonstrate staunch corporate support for the biggest football event locally,” said Mr. Muhammad.
Sixteen teams comprising the nation’s best footballers will face the starting lineup, all optimistic of adding their name to the lien trophy even as they collect the replicas donated by Mohamed’s Enterprise.
The players will be vying for a top prize of four million dollars, also donated by Mohamed’s Enterprise, while the team finishing second receives one million dollars. The third and fourth places will cart off $750,000 and $500,000 respectively. Additionally, the Most Valuable Player will win a luxury motor car while coaches will be compensated for their hard work when the best among the lot receives one motorcycle.
Members of the public will also be included following the donation of one 125CC motorcycle donated by Cell Phone Shack. One lucky spectator will cart off this prize after a draw on Boxing Day. Other sponsors include Demerara Distillers Ltd and Ansa McAl.
The organizers of K&S have gone one step further and will also host an U-13 tournament adjacent to the above mentioned one and details pertaining to this tournament are forthcoming.
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