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Slingerz FC launches Stag Beer/West Side Mash Champion Cup
– Tournament kicks off Feb. 16 at Uitvlugt
The first installation marked the birth of one of Guyana’s premier football club – Slingerz FC – and one year later, Ansa McAl is teaming up with the West Demerara based club to host the second Stag Beer Mashramani Champion Cup tournament which kicks off at the Uitvlugt Community Centre Ground on February 16.
Stag Beer brand Manager John Maikoo hands over the winner’s trophy to Slingerz FC General Manager Collin ‘BL’ Aaron, while team captain Vurlon Mills, (first from left), WDFA Vice-President Christine Smidth and Slingerz FC PRO Rawle Toney looks on. (Sonnel Nelson photograph).
Seven other clubs will be looking to wrestle the title away Slingerz FC, who had defeated Den Amstel 3 – 0 to win last year’s competition. Just like 2013, the winner will pocket $500,000, second $300,000, third $200,000 and fourth place $100,000.
“Last year’s tournament was a huge success for the brand,” said Stag Beer brand Manager John Maikoo, who was speaking at the event’s launch which took place at his company’s Beterverwagting Office Boardroom.
“I must admit, the partnership between Slingerz FC and Stag Beer, is a very productive one, so this year, we were actually looking forward into making this tournament happen and now, we pledge our full support into making this event a huge success,” Maikoo said.
Christine Smidth, Vice President of the West Demerara Football Association (WDFA), said “The people of the West Side are addicted to football and I want to thank both Slingerz FC and Stag Beer for making this tournament happen again. Last year it was huge and the people all enjoyed it and the competitive spirit that it brought out in the teams and this year we know that people will enjoy it even more.”
Newly appointed team captain Vurlon Mills advocated for Fair Play to prevail, while also pointing out that his club is fully aware that the other teams are not going to roll over and allow them to win the tournament for a second time.
“I know that everyone wants to win, but my team is ready to defend the title. However, I want to encourage the other team and players to play in good spirit and let’s give the fans another great tournament,” Mills noted.
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