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Champion of champions football kicks off today
Esan Pyle of the Organising Committee (right) collects one of the trophies on offer from a Representative of the Trophy Stall.
RDE Vybz in collaboration with King’s of the street, champion of champions football tournament is set to kick off today at the National Cultural Centre tarmac.
The Cultural Center tarmac will also host matches on August 26, September 1 and 3, while Pouderoyen will be the venue for games on August 22 and 26, September 4 and 5.
32 teams have been placed into eight groups with the top two advancing to the playoffs. The winning team will pocket $400,000, the runner up $150,000, third place $80,000 and fourth place $20,000; entrance fee is $2,000.
Group A -Show Stopper, Alberttown, Melanie and Gold is Money. Group B- Glob Yard, Alexander Village, North East and Sam Roo Dam. Group C-Broad Street, Jette, Admiral United and Festival City. Group D-Albouystown, Leopold Street, Agricola and World Boss. Group E-Brothers United, Back Circle, Sophia and Patentia. Group F-Tiger Bay, East Ruimveldt, Den Amstel and West Ruimveldt. Group G-Sparta Boss, Cross Street, Plaisance and Raiders. Group H-North Ruimveldt, Island, West Side Ballers and BV FC.
In the opening fixtures, Alberttown will face Melanie, Jette will play Admiral United, Glob Yard will take on Sam Roo Dam, Broad Street will match skills with Festival City, Alexander Village will challenge North East, Albouystown will face Parfaite Harmonie, Show Stoppers will entertain Gold is Money and Leopold Street will clash with Agricola.
The competition is being sponsored by Xtra Beer, Xtra energy drink, Sparta Boss, Dev Grocery, Up Rising Beverage and Car Rental, Sankar Auto sale, Trophy Stall and Roy’s Pharmacy.
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