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7th edition of Fruta Conquerors One Love Reloaded football competition…
Sixteen teams to battle for millions as tournament launched
Sixteen of the nation’s best football teams will throw down the gauntlet for a top prize of $1.2M when the Fruta Conqueror’s Football Club (FCFC) in association with the National Milling Company (NAMILCO) stages the 7th edition of the One Love Reloaded football competition at the Tucville Ground, commencing March 23 next. Yesterday afternoon, the organizers convened at the Rahaman’s Park venue, Houston EBD, and briefed the media of the particulars of the tournament.
The NAMILCO bigwigs pose with executives and members of the Fruta Conquerors FC shortly after the conclusion of the press brief.
Among those in attendance were President of the FCFC, Wayne Forde, Managing Director (NAMILCO), Bert Sukhai, his Finance Controller, Fitzroy McLeod and another financial executive, Automaram Lakeram, Director of Youth and Sports, Neil Kumar and President of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), Christopher Matthias.
Mr. Forde expressed sincere gratitude to the NAMILCO administration for its continued support to the development of football but more particularly, that of the host club. The FCFC boss pointed out that the continued support offered by his benefactors is based on the demonstration of commitment and accountability of his executives and he urged other clubs to portray similar traits in order to attract similar support.
Mr. Kumar heaped praise on the NAMILCO boss for his commitment to the Fruta Club even as he noted that the executive of the latter entity must have demonstrated the key variables-commitment and accountability, to have earned continued support. He said that government has brokered a partnership with the executive of the GFF and recently, Sports Minister, (Frank) Anthony, has indicated that he is ready to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to distribute the requisite land to the GFF for the establishment of their Gold Project facility. He also urged the NAMILCO boss to discuss the modalities with the Fruta Conquerors administrators for the initiation of a youth tournament to support the senior one. Almost on cue, Mr. Sukhai took up the challenge and instructed his Finance Controller to look into the possibility of an U-17 youth tournament.
Mr. Matthias also extended congratulations to the organizers even as he noted that the Milling Company’s support was instigated through Fruta Conqueror’s demonstration of discipline, transparency and accountability among other valued traits. He then encouraged other clubs to emulate these traits even as the GFF supports their efforts while fulfilling its mandate as set out by FIFA and CONCACAF.
The second place finisher receives $600,000, while those finishing 3rd will take home $400,000 and the 4th place prize is $200,000. Those teams will also receive trophies. Marketing Consultant (NAMILCO), Affeeze Khan, performed duties of the Master of Ceremonies.
Participating teams are Top XX, Pele, Buxton United, Alpha United, Western Alpha United, Fruta Conquerors, Monedderlust, Riddim Squad, Netrockers, BV Triumph, Guyana Defence Force, Santos, Slingerz, Camptown and New Amsterdam United.
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