“June Madness” Futsal Championship kicks off Today

Jun 03, 2025 Sports

Kaieteur Sports- Forty-eight of the best futsal teams in Guyana will from tonight, Tuesday night be locked in battle when the March Madness National Futsal Championships, organized by the Kashif and Sanghai Organisation M.S and powered by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and Ansa McAL, kicks off at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

“June Madness” Futsal Championship kicks off Today

Co Director of Kashif and Shangai, Kashif Muhammad (file photo)

The championship, which was launched on Saturday last at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH), which also saw the draw and team briefing being done, will be played using the knockout format. A total of five-million in cash and incentives is at stake with matches being played on Tuesday’s, Thursday’s and Saturday’s.
Following the march past of the 48 contesting teams which commences at 19:00hrs and is mandatory, the Hon. Charles Ramson Jr. Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport along with representatives of the sponsors will be on hand to officiate, on court action will commence with five matches.

The top 16 teams from the December 2024 – January 2025 National Futsal Championship also organised by the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation have drawn a bye to the round-of-32.
These teams are Sparta Boss, Back Circle A, Back Circle B, Road Warriors, North East, Z Tekk, Ballers United, Festival City, Gold Is Money, Bent Street A, Bent Street B, Timehri Warriors, Stabroek Warriors A, Stabroek Warriors B, Albouystown Ballers, and Espyanol.

Tonight’s opening clash from 20:00hrs will bring together Broad Street and Young Stars with the winner being the first to advance to the round-of-32. Next up will be Buxton and Alexander Village followed by Foot Steppers challenging Tiger Bay.

Flashback! Eyes glued to the court in the second semifinal of teh National Futsal Championship in December 2024 between Bent Street ‘A’ and Road Warriors.

The penultimate clash of the night will see Corinthians tackling Paradise Invaders with the main attraction between Albouystown ‘A’ and Campbellville.
Night two, Thursday June 5, will see another five matches being contested where five more teams will walk the preverbal plank with the respective winners, advancing.
The main clash features Laing Avenue against Sophia Ballers from 11:00hrs. preceding this match will be showdowns between Unity Ballers and Spaniards, YMCA vs Agricola Ballers, Kingston opposing Finishers and the opening shindig from 20:00hrs between Make It Happen and Street Vybz.

Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport and Ansa McAl, the June Madness tournament is not just a competition, it’s a celebration of community, talent, and ambition.

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