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Macorp injects $600,000 into Petra’s Inaugural Tertiary Education Football Tournament
Kaieteur Sports – Petra Organisation’s newest initiative, the Inaugural Tertiary Education Football Tournament, is already creating a buzz within Guyana’s university landscape following its launch earlier this week.
The tournament received a major boost on Thursday when Macorp (Guyana) came on board with $600,000 sponsorship package for the upcoming fourteen-team championship, slated to kick off early next month across several venues in Georgetown, Linden and Berbice.
Petra secures MACORP sponsorship. In photo is: (L-R) Petra PR Consultant Troy Peters, Co-Director of Petra Troy Mendonca, MACROP Training Manager, Miguel Oviedo, Finance Director, Totaram Sooknanan and Nadia De Abreu, Marketing and Communications Manager.
The sponsorship announcement was made during a brief presentation ceremony at Macorp’s Providence head office in Providence, where Marketing and Communications Manager, Nadia De Abreu, officially handed over the contribution to Petra Organisation’s Co-Director, Troy Mendonca.
Macorp, a long-standing supporter of local sports initiatives, continues to demonstrate its commitment to youth and sports development. This latest investment highlights growing corporate backing for organised sporting opportunities at the tertiary level, providing student-athletes with a platform to showcase their talent in a structured and competitive environment. The sponsorship will assist with key aspects of the tournament’s execution, including logistics, officiating and overall presentation.
Speaking at the presentation, De Abreu noted that Macorp’s involvement followed persistence and commitment from Petra, stemming from a strong proposal presented last year. She explained that the tournament aligns closely with Macorp’s values and corporate principles.
MACORP Marketing Manager, Nadia De Abreu announcing support for Petra’s Tertiary Football.
“On behalf of the entire Macorp team, I must say we are happy and proud to be part of this inaugural football tournament,” De Abreu said, while expressing optimism for its success.
Petra Organisation, widely recognised for its role in grassroots sports development across Guyana, continues to expand its footprint by creating new pathways for student to gain exposure and competitive experience in a previously untapped space. The Tertiary Education Football Tournament aligns with Petra’s broader mission of fostering sustainable sports development and encouraging positive youth engagement.
The tournament has been in the pipeline for nearly three years. Petra Director Troy Mendonca expressed satisfaction at seeing the concept finally come to life, crediting the persistence and collaboration of all involved.
“Three years ago, we were trying to get this tournament off the ground. Today, we are happy to welcome Macorp as one of our corporate sponsors in this historic tournament,” Mendonca said.
He added that the sponsorship will significantly offset the costs associated with hosting the competition and will help streamline Petra’s organisational plans for the future. “We see this contribution as an investment. Petra Organisation is committed to growth and looks forward to delivering a successful inaugural championship.”
Co-Director of Petra Organisation, Troy Mendonca welcomes MACORP’s support during yesterday’s briefing.
With 14 institutions battling for supremacy, the month-long tournament is expected to produce exciting football, uncover new talent and, in some cases, rediscover established players, while strengthening camaraderie and rivalry within Guyana’s tertiary education community. Early bragging rights have already begun, with several university teams signalling their intent to claim the first-ever tertiary title.
Following the sponsorship presentation, Petra officially announced the tournament fixtures. The opening round has three exciting double headers billed to kickstart the tournament. On February 8, University of Guyana (Turkeyen) will feature in the opening clash against Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC) at 13:30 hrs, followed by Texila American University versus the Government Technical Institute at 15:30 hrs. Both matches will be played at the Queen’s College Ground.
Additional match days are scheduled for February 10, 12, 14, 15 and 17 before moving into the knockout stage.
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