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ANSA McAL, Lucozade onboard with Petra for KFC Int’l Goodwill Football Series
Kaieteur Sports – As the countdown begins to the Petra–KFC International Secondary Schools Goodwill Football Series, longtime corporate partner ANSA McAL has once again stepped forward, reaffirming its support through the Lucozade brand for the sixth consecutive year.
The announcement was made yesterday during a brief but meaningful presentation at the company’s Beterverwagting headquarters. Petra Organisation Co-director Troy Mendonca met with ANSA McAL executives, Divisional Head of Beverage, Darshanie Yusuf-Abel, and Lucozade Brand Manager, Christina Beepatto finalise this year’s sponsorship package.
Lucozade backs KFC International Goodwill Football Series. In photo: Troy Peters, Petra co-director Troy Mendonca receiving sponsorship cheque from Lucozade Brand Manager Christina Beepat and Divisional head of Beverage, Darshanie Yusuf-Abel.
Mendonca emphasised that the partnership has grown stronger with each edition of the tournament.
“Today is significant for us because it reflects how this relationship has strengthened over the years,” he said. “ANSA McAL has supported this tournament from its inception, and that speaks volumes about the trust, commitment and shared vision we’ve built together. We’re very grateful to Ms. Yusuf-Abel and her team, and especially to Mr. Troy Cadogan for their continued belief in what this event represents. On behalf of myself and co-director Dr. Marlan Cole, we extend our sincere thanks and look forward to many more years of collaboration.”
Lucozade Brand Manager, Christina Beepat speaking during yesterday’s sponsorship presentation.
Beepat echoed this sentiment, highlighting Lucozade’s commitment to youth development.“We at ANSA McAL are proud to sponsor the KFC Goodwill Football Tournament,” she said. “Our company is dedicated to supporting young athletes, and Lucozade is designed to fuel performance with clean, long-lasting energy that benefits both body and mind. As kickoff approaches, we wish all teams the very best in what promises to be an exciting competition.”
This year’s tournament, which runs from December 14–21, will see Guyana hosting five international secondary school teams, including Kingston College of Jamaica, St Benedict’s College of Trinidad and Tobago, Nickerie Technical Institute of Suriname, Anglican Central Education Authority (Combined) of The Bahamas, and Jose Viera De Sales Guerra of Brazil.
They will join local contenders Chase’s Academic Foundation (defending champions) along with West Ruimveldt Secondary and Annai Secondary, who have secured places in the 2025 championship lineup.
With eight of the region’s top secondary schools confirmed, the Petra Organisation has welcomed ANSA McAL’s continued sponsorship as an important pillar in elevating the premier Goodwill Series.
Kickoff is scheduled for Sunday (December 14) at the Ministry of Education Ground.
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