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GFA / Banks Beer KO Cup on today at National Stadium Santos, Slingerz square off for $4million
Now that the controversy surrounding the staging of today’s final of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA) / Banks Beer Knockout Cup has been effectively settled the four principals are all set to engage each other at the National Stadium, Providence.
Upstarts, Santos will look to substantially improve their bank balance when they take on the star-studded West Demerara side Slingerz for the first prize of $4million, while West Ruimveldt-based BK Western Tigers, who suffered a disappointing loss to Slingerz in their semi-final clash takes on the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), another team reeling from an upset defeat at the hands of Santos.
The final which will clearly enjoy far better conditions could see a more improved display from a Slingerz unit that possesses an abundance of stars including national players Walter Moore, Ronson Williams between the uprights, Colin Nelson, Devon Millington and Kevon Woodley, while Santos’ search for the ultimate prize will definitely rest on the capable shoulders of Surinamese Christoff Wensly, who has been a thorn in the sides of opposing defenders along with Anthony Abrams.
Former national goalkeeper Richard Reynolds has expertly used his vast experience to marshal the defence which has been proficiently managed by veteran Jermaine Fraser. The playoff for third place also promises to provide entertaining football with both teams needing a win to repair bruised egos.
The Army is slightly favoured in this one with the likes of Desford Williams Delwyn Fraser and Eusi Phillips being supported by the ever improving Delon Younge between the uprights, while Tigers, one of the surprise teams in the tournament will be looking to Hubert Pedro to lead them to victory and the third place prize of $1.5 million with the loser set to receive $1million.
A packed house in anticipated as the curtains come down on an eventful year in local football.
Meanwhile, Jamaican singer I-Octane will be the featured artiste and price of admission is $1500 including entry to the show. A fee of $3000 will be charged for patrons wishing to enter the GFA VIP area, while entities interested in reserved booths can have them for a cost of $200,000 and $100,000 respectively.
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