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Mash Street-Style Football c/ship set for Feb. 18
Kaieteur Sports – After a hiatus caused by the Covid 19 pandemic, fans and lovers of street-style football will get the opportunity to once again witness the best teams in Georgetown go toe to toe for over $1million dollars in prize monies and bragging rights for the title of the best team in the Capital City.
Tournament Coordinator, Edison Jefford.
The date is February 18, and the venue is the legendary National Park, famous for the hosting of Mashramani, the festival for the celebration after hard work.
According to Organiser Edison Jefford, the winning team will receive $500, 000, while second, third and fourth place finishers will collect $250,000, $150,000 and $100,000 respectively.
Jefford in an exclusive interview said that the one-day competition is expected to attract the 16 best teams in Georgetown, and he disclosed that among some of the teams already confirmed are Sparta Boss, Bent Street, Gold is Money, Back Circle, Stabroek ballers, Team Cruel, Five O, Family, North East La Penitence, Sophia among others.
The Organiser further revealed that because of the popularity of the tournament and the request of teams previously excluded he was left with no choice but to increase the number of participants from eight to sixteen to accommodate the appeal of the teams who were previously omitted.
“I was left with no choice since team representatives were calling me asking to be included in the tournament and because these were teams that previously supported my past tournaments, I felt compelled to accede to their request,” Jefford said.
According to the experienced organizer, the event brings the weight of six years of hosting similar tournaments across the country, adding that what they’ve done is simply consolidate an event that previously ran for six nights into one night of exhilarating action.
“We believe that that the teams will welcome that new format because of its brevity. This is the direction sports are taking right now, you must look at the popularity of Twenty20 cricket to understand what is taking place right now,” Jefford stated.
Jefford informed that he is hoping to create the ambience associated with Mashramani celebrations during the one-day event which is associated with colour and intense rivalry that he assured will be replicated with on-court competition as teams battle each other for the ultimate top prize.
The Organiser extended thanks to all the corporate entities that have pledged their support, while Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken was also singled out for his unwavering support.
The date for the launch of the tournament will be announced shortly.
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