Fourteen educational institutions set for kickoff in Modec Tertiary Football Championship

Feb 04, 2026 Sports

– Team briefing and Ball distribution completed

Kaieteur Sports – Fourteen tertiary institutions are set to compete in the Petra Organisation’s inaugural Modec Tertiary Education Football Championship, which kicks off on Sunday, February 8, at the Queen’s College Ground in Georgetown.

Fourteen educational institutions set for kickoff in Modec Tertiary Football Championship

Petra Organisation wraps up team briefing and ball distribution exercise yesterday. In photo are (seated from left) DoS Franklin Wislon, Petra Secretary Jackie Boodie, MODEC Technical Manager Joao Soares, Petra Director Troy Mendonca and PR Consultant Troy Peters flanked by several team rep.

Final preparations were completed yesterday at the National Library Conference Room, where team representatives gathered for the official team briefing and ball distribution exercise. Among those in attendance were Modec Technical Manager João Soares, Assistant Director of Sport Franklin Wilson, and Petra Organisation Director Troy Mendonca. The meeting focused on outlining tournament rules, codes of conduct, and operational guidelines ahead of the opening whistle.

The one-month championship represents Petra’s newest tier of football development and is aimed at engaging players outside of the common ‘secondary school’ bracket, more so, targeting those within the higher learning/Tertiary educational landscape. Beyond competition, the initiative seeks to promote camaraderie, networking, and excellence both on and off the field.

Several team representatives attended yesterday’s team briefing exercise at the National Library ahead of Sunday’s kickoff.

Sunday’s opener will feature two exciting encounters, with the University of Guyana (UG) Turkeyen facing the Guyana Industrial Training Centre (GITC) in the first matchup, followed by Texila American University taking on the Government Technical Institute (GTI). Prior to kickoff, the customary March Past will take place at 1:30 pm.

Speaking on behalf of title sponsor Modec, Technical Manager João Soares urged participants to embrace fair play and enjoy the experience.

“It is a pleasure to be here with you as we prepare to open the Modec Tertiary Football Championship. I wish every team the very best, and I encourage all players to play fair and observe the rules of the game as we join Petra in officially launching the first-ever tertiary-level football tournament,” Soares said.

Modec Technical Manager, Joao Soares delivering remarks during yesterday’s briefing.

Assistant Director of Sport Franklin Wilson commended the Petra Organisation for its continued commitment to grassroots football and development initiatives. He noted that the championship expands opportunities beyond the primary and secondary school levels and represents an important step in broadening football’s reach.

Wilson also encouraged teams to give their best, strive for excellence, and build a strong identity that can endure for generations. He highlighted that the tournament also serves as a valuable networking platform, allowing players to connect with key stakeholders and corporate partners supporting the competition.

Following the ball distribution exercise, fixtures and other preparatory information were finalized, setting the stage for Sunday’s kickoff.

After the opening double-header in Georgetown, matches will also be played at venues in Linden, Berbice, the East Coast, and the West Coast. Playing dates include February 10, 12, 14, 15, 17, 21, and 28, culminating with quarterfinals, semifinals and final billed for March 1, 5 and 8.

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