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East Coast Annual Mash Cup KO football tourney kicks off today
Kaieteur Sports – The highly anticipated second annual Knockout Football tournament, the Mash Cup, is set to kick off today at the Golden Grove Community Centre ground on the East Coast. This three-week tourney promises to be thrilling, culminating in a grand finale on February 17.
Featuring more than 16 teams from football associations across Berbice, East Coast, Georgetown, and West Demerara, this year’s competition will witness the participation of some of the local football scene’s biggest names. Notably, East Coast, and Guyana football sensation Omari Glasgow and his team are expected to showcase their skills during the tournament.
Scheduled match days are February 2, 4, 9, 15, and 17 at the Golden Grove Ground on the East Coast Demerara, starting daily at 18:00 hrs. Additionally, matches on February 3 and 10 will take place at the #5 Ground on the West Coast Berbice, also commencing at 18:00 hrs.
Today’s lineup features a clash between Buxton Stars and Pouderoyen, followed by Ann’s Grove taking on Mahaica football team.
Meanwhile, the East Coast Mash Cup aims to create opportunities for young men in the community who often face limited prospects to showcase their talents, leading to frustration and sometimes involvement in illegal activities for recognition.
Organized by founder Sean London and Secretary Kevin Morgan, the tournament seeks to utilize the universal language of football to engage young men in Guyana, providing them with a platform for personal growth, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Beyond showcasing football skills and passion, the event promotes sportsmanship, unity, and healthy competition among participants and spectators.
The coveted first-place winner of the tournament will receive an attractive prize of $500,000 along with a championship trophy. Additionally, second, third, and fourth place finishers will be awarded $250,000, $150,000, and $100,000, respectively.
The success of the tournament is made possible through contributions from prominent entities such as Rainforest Waters, Guinness, GT Beer, Ryda Hard Wine, MVP Sports, Star Party Rentals, Recount Party Rental, GuyWill Shipping, Woodpecker Products, Hype Laundromat, Anchor Cement, and the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sports, among others.
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