New Era Entertainment will for the fourth year running host their Futsal Tournament at the Mackenzie Sports Club Hard Court in Linden, from November 24 to December 26.
The event was officially launched on Friday at Mohamed’s Enterprise on Lombard street and will feature 25 of the country’s top futsal teams. Seven of those teams are Georgetown based. The 25 teams will compete in a ‘win or go home’ format with the champions carting off $500,000.
Mohamed’s Enterprise is the platinum sponsor of the tournament and proprietor Nazar Mohamed speaking at the launch revealed that his entity will continue their sponsorship for as long as possible, since sports, more so in the Linden community, holds a very special place for him.
Mohamed’s Enterprise proprietor Nazar Mohamed hands over the sponsorship cheque to a New Era Entertainment representative
Mohamed noted that his involvement in football dates back to over 25 years, having been one of the primary sponsors of the famed Kashif and Shanghai football tournament.
He also urged potential sponsors to come on board to ensure the longevity of the event especially since Futsal is a growing sport and has an avid audience in Linden.
Cell Smart, another sponsor of the tournament, through their representative Linden Gomes, stated that they’re happy to once again be associated with the tournament, since it’s well-loved in the Linden community.
Acting President of the Guyana Futsal Association (GFA) Kenrick Noel, also pointed out that the most Futsal tournaments were played over the last 12 months and it is only fitting that the New Era Tournament bring the curtains down on a fruitful year for the sport.
Also present at the launch was Wayne Forde, president of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) who said that despite not having an indoor facility, the sport of Futsal is very much alive in Linden, while pledging his Federation’s continued support in making the game more popular and properly administered.
Futsal juggernauts Sparta Boss, Meadowbrook, Customs, Bent Street and West Front Road ‘Gold is Money’ are among the city teams who will be participating in the event for the first time.
Apart from the lucrative first place prize, the second place team will pick up $150,000, while third place is set to receive $50,000.
