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Royal International Hotel partners with Petra for 2025 KFC Goodwill Series
Kaieteur Sports – Following the success of the tournament in recent past, the Royal International Hotel has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Petra Organisation for the upcoming KFC Goodwill International Football Series, which will feature secondary school teams from six regional territories.
Royal International Hotel onboard with Petra for the 2025 Goodwill Series. In photo is Troy Mendonca (second left) receiving sponsorship from Royal Int’l, GM Pamela Manasseh in the presence of Troy Peters and company Manager.
A simple sponsorship presentation was held yesterday at the company’s Mandela Avenue location, where General Manager (GM) Pamela Manasseh hosted Petra Directors Troy Mendonca and Marlan Cole ahead of next month’s kickoff.
Over the course of its last five editions, the tournament has earned widespread acclaim and is now widely regarded as the premier secondary school football championship in the region. Recently, Minister of Sport Charles Ramson described it as the “Champions League” of schools’ football during a development meeting with the organisers, a testament to its growing reputation as a true “clash of the champions.”
Co-Director of Petra, Troy Mendonca.
Eight teams are set to compete in this year’s Goodwill Series. Three local schools will join international participants including St Benedict’s College of Trinidad and Tobago, Kingston College of Jamaica, Anglican Central Education Authority (Combine College) of the Bahamas, Suriname’s Secondary School champion (TBD), and Monteiro Lobato of Brazil. For local players, the tournament provides valuable exposure against some of the region’s top school teams.
Petra Co-Director Troy Mendonca offered an overview of the preparations, noting that the international teams are eager to compete. According to him, the Region Nine representative is expected to be confirmed within the next week by virtue of playoffs, while the top two finishers of the ongoing RBL U18 League will be determined on November 30 to complete the local quota.
Reflecting on the partnership, Mendonca emphasized its significance: “This partnership speaks volumes for the belief in this programme. Royal International coming onboard for the second time in two years has proven that our tournament is making the impact we aspire to achieve and with that we (Petra) would like to extend our appreciation to the management and staff at this corporate entity for partnering with us to bring to the public some entertaining Under-18 Football.”
Royal International echoed its continued support for Petra’s mission, sharing, “We are in full endorsement of Petra’s impact in sports and youth development.”
During the presentation, General Manager Pamela Manasseh reaffirmed that commitment: “I am proud to stand before you today, reaffirming our unwavering support for Petra as an organisational pillar of strength and inspiration in the realm of sports and youth development.”
Royal Int’l Hotel General Manager, Pamela Manasseh speaking at yesterday’s sponsorship presentation.
She praised the organisation’s influence at the grassroots level, adding, “Petra’s dedication to nurturing young talent, fostering character growth, and creating meaningful opportunities through sport is not only admirable it is truly essential. The organisation’s programmes have empowered countless young players, encouraging them to dream bigger, strive harder, and believe in their own potential.”
Manasseh underscored that the partnership extends beyond football, describing it as “A Partnership in Mission.” She highlighted the Royal team’s commitment to shared values, noting,
“We recognize that Petra’s mission closely aligns with our own principles. This is why we are present today not merely as sponsors or supporters, but as genuine partners in progress.”
With less than a month remaining before kickoff, the 2025 edition of the KFC Goodwill International Football Series is shaping up to be the biggest yet. United in purpose, both Petra and the Royal International Hotel look forward to elevating the tournament to even greater heights.
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