Latest update March 8th, 2026 2:26 PM
Unbeaten giants clash for inaugural Modec Tertiary Football crown
The winner will hoist the Petra-organised Modec Championship trophy and claim a $300,000 grand prize, earmarked for a development project of the institution’s choosing.
Kaieteur Sports – After four weeks of dominant displays and giant-taming upsets, the stage is set for a historic finale. This afternoon at the Queen’s College ground, the inaugural Modec Tertiary Education Football tournament will crown its first-ever champion as Mahaicony Technical and Vocational Training Centre squares off against Upper Corentyne Industrial Training Centre (UCITC).
Both finalists enter the 15:30h kickoff with flawless, unbeaten records. However, their paths to the final showcased different strengths. Mahaicony TVTC has been the tournament’s powerhouse, blowing past every opponent with charisma and clinical finishing.
Captain of UCITC Reavon Simon (right) face off with MT&VTC captain Odel Fordyce ahead of today’s final.
In contrast, Upper Corentyne proved their resilience in a heated semifinal, defending an early lead to eliminate a formidable Essequibo Technical Institute (ETI).
At stake is more than just bragging rights. The winner will hoist the Petra-organised Modec Championship trophy and claim a $300,000 grand prize, earmarked for a development project of the institution’s choosing. Second, third and fourth place finishers will secure $200,000, $100,000 and $75,000, respectively, along with trophies.
Beyond the silverware, the tournament has successfully addressed a critical gap in the local sports landscape. By providing a platform for ranks coming out of the secondary school system into higher education learning institutes, the Petra Organization has ensured that talent is not lost during the transition phase, allowing student-athletes to excel on the pitch while pursuing academic expansion.
The Undercard
The action begins at 13:00h today with the third-place playoff. Essequibo Technical Institute looks to redeem their semifinal collapse, but they face a motivated New Amsterdam Technical Institute (NATI) side eager to end their campaign on a high note.
Organisers and a suite of sponsors, including title sponsor Modec, along with Macorp, Demerara Mutual, Powerade, MVP Sports, and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport have also expressed their pride in the tournament’s impact as they prepare to crown the first of many champions.
The adrenaline is high, the camps are ready, and by sunset, only one institution will remain unbeaten.
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