Latest update December 18th, 2024 5:45 AM

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

Latest News

Rhythm Squad/Santos advance following flamboyant opening ceremony

Mar 25, 2014 Sports

 

7th edition of the FCFC/NAMILCO, One Love Reloaded football tournament …

By Michael Benjamin
Rhythm Squad defeated Santos FC 1-0, compliments of an 80th minute goal by Amos Ramsay while Pele defeated Topp XX 2-0 compliments of successes off the boots Calvin Shepherd (41) and Shemroy Arthur (61) when those teams clashed in the open encounters of the FCFC/NAMILCO, One Love Reloaded football competition at the Tucville Ground Sunday evening last.
Activities got off to a start when sixteen teams marched to the roll of drums and eventually saluted a top delegation that included Prime Minister, Samuel Hinds, Presidents of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and the Fruta Conquerors Football Club (FCFC), Christopher Matthias and Wayne Forde respectively, Director of Youth and Sports, Neil Kumar, Managing Director of the National Milling Company, Bert Sukhai, Vice President of the Georgetown Football Association, Lavern Fraser and financial executive (NAMILCO), Automaram Lakeram  among others.
Mr. Hinds congratulated the organizers for their steadfast commitment and said that the tournament has been improving on a yearly basis. He said that Physical Education is every important to the development of any nation and the tournament would serve to promote this concept among the youths. He also urged the players to demonstrate fair play and discipline.
Mr. Sukhai also admitted that the tournament has grown tremendously since its inauguration 6 years ago. He said that it is this factor that has prompted his executives to invest more than five million dollars in cash and prizes towards the success of the event.
He lauded the efforts of Mr. Forde in the expansion of the tournament to other regions even as he anticipated future developmental initiatives. “I look forward to a competitive tournament,” concluded Mr. Sukhai.
Mr. Kumar said that he was heartened by the number of teams that are involved in the tournament and called on the public to support the venture.  He also said that he has confidence in the GFF President and his vision for the sport.
Mr. Matthias said that the tournament is a demonstration of love and careful planning, two variables that are welcome in the football fraternity. He said that he has recently attended the FIFA congress in Zurich and the message is that football must be more structured and disciplined. He called on all of the participants to demonstrate this vision even as they aspire to win.
Meanwhile, shortly after the opening ceremony concluded Prime Minister Hinds performed the ritualistic kick that signaled the start of the tournament where the four aforementioned teams were engaged in stiff rivalry.
In total, sixteen teams will throw down the gauntlet for a top prize of $1.2M, while the second place finisher receives $600,000. The 3rd and 4th place finishers will take home $400,000 and $200,000 respectively. The four top teams will also receive trophies while there will be other prizes for the Most Valuable Player, Best Goalkeeper and most prolific goal scorer among others.
The other participating teams are Buxton United, Alpha United, Alpha United, Fruta Conquerors, Monedderlust, Netrockers, BV Triumph, Guyana Defense Force, Slingerz, Camptown and New Amsterdam United.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | December, 2nd, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Clarendon College too good for Dolphin as Annai Sec’ holds Speyside College to 4-all draw

Clarendon College too good for Dolphin as Annai Sec’ holds Speyside...

Dec 18, 2024

-KFC Goodwill Int’l Football Series heats up today Kaieteur News- The Petra Organisation’s fifth Annual KFC International Secondary Schools Goodwill Football Series intensified yesterday with two...
Read More
Glasgow excided for MLS journey with Chicago Fire

Glasgow excided for MLS journey with Chicago Fire

Dec 18, 2024

Matthews slams unbeaten 85 as Windies Women hammer India by nine wickets to level series

Matthews slams unbeaten 85 as Windies Women...

Dec 18, 2024

No room to breathe as five more teams to advance to quarters tomorrow

No room to breathe as five more teams to advance...

Dec 18, 2024

Sammy to be appointed as West Indies Senior Men’s Head Coach for all formats

Sammy to be appointed as West Indies Senior...

Dec 17, 2024

Bangladesh hold nerve to defend 148 and take 1-0 T20I series lead over West Indies

Bangladesh hold nerve to defend 148 and take 1-0...

Dec 17, 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 […]