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Guinness Cage/Three Peat Promotions Indoor Championship… Ravenous desire to succeed Sparta Boss could produce two riveting semi-finals
Now that it has been established Sparta Boss is no longer the kings of the
indoor format, the search for the new bosses in the sport begins tonight when the semi-finals of the inaugural Guinness Cage / Three Peat Promotions Championship kicks off at the National Gymnasium.
In the opening encounter from 22:00hrs, giant killers Ol Skool Ballers will attempt to maintain that tag when they face the experience and might of Back Circle and this clash will be followed by the highly touted future kings in the format Future Stars taking on a resurgent and hungry Leopold Street.
These two games are definitely blockbusters with a lot at stake, including the battle to make Saturday’s final as well as exhibiting to the fans who will take over the function of ‘Kings’ in wake of the struggling Sparta Boss, who held that title for a long time.
What is certain is the fact that all the pundits are finding it difficult to pinpoint a clear successor because all four teams are loaded with players of exceptional ability in the format, while the hunger factor from playing second fiddle to Sparta Boss for so long has become a ravenous desire among them.
Despite Ol Skool Ballers tremendous success against big teams, many believe that the matchup against Back Circle may just be a bridge too far, especially with the maestro Andy Duke, one of the most experienced players in this format returning to the helm of the team.
Then there are players the caliber of Jamal Adams, Runnel Gordon, Selwyn Williams and Stephan McLean and they form a lethal quartet capable of exploding against any defence.
The Albouystown based Ballers have been undoubtedly the most impressive team to date with wins over Sparta Boss, Albouystown-A, Broad Street and Albouystown-B to endorse that observation.
They are a well balanced unit and while Captain Roy Cassou has played second fiddle to Joel McGarrell so far, his goal-scoring prowess is well known.
In the feature clash, a resurrected Leopold Street team has been the talk of the town, but they face an adversary that has demonstrated no respect for any opponent so this one could be a bruising affair with a winner difficult to pick.
Championship leading goalscorer Okanie Fraser, who has so far fired in seven goals has led Leopold Street from the front, while the belated inclusion of the skilful Omallo Williams has provided an overdose of potency.
When you add Orandel Williams then you see what a difficult task it is for Future Stars to advance. On the other hand, they are known to concede goals and maybe this is an area where the Stars can take advantage of.
Even though they have no player currently in contention for the Golden Boot Award their balance and unselfishness makes them dangerous.
Captain Keiron Solomon will have support from Jermaine Beckles, Jamal Cozier Akeemo Anthony, Lennox Cort, Jermaine Junior and Kevin Cummings. Four exhibition matches will kick-off the proceedings from 20:00hrs.
The winners will receive $400,000 and the championship trophy, while the runner-up, third and fourth placed finishers will collect $200,000, $100,000 and $50,000 respectively.
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive a gold chain, compliments of YK Investments and Pawn Shop and a trophy from Trophy Stall.
Among the other sponsors on board are: Star Party Rentals, Faye Joseph, Claude Geddes Recreational Sports Club, National Sports Commission, Windjammer International Hotel & Cuisine, E-Networks, Woodpecker Trophies & Sport, Y.K Investments & Pawn Shop, Henry Chase, Jai Signs, Trophy Stall, the Bike Shop and John Fernandes Ltd.
Meanwhile, the Organisers continue to extend thanks to the sponsors, fans and ranks of the Guyana Police Force for their support throughout the championship.
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