Instead of this evening, the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF’s) Elite League Promotional Playoff final will now be hosted tomorrow, Sunday, January 7, with a men’s and women’s double- header on the cards.
The GFF made this revelation on Friday in announcing that the high-stakes final clash between West Demerara Football Association’s Slingerz and Berbice FA’s Monedderlust has been rescheduled to January 7 at the Ministry of Education (MOE) Ground on Carifesta Avenue in Georgetown.
Fans are in for a thrilling doubleheader, with the inaugural Women’s League Division One final match featuring a clash between the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) and the Guyana Police Force (GPF) slated as the opening event on Sunday at 17:00hrs.
This will be followed by the eagerly anticipated showdown between Slingerz and Monedderlust at 19:00hrs, with the winner securing an automatic spot in the upcoming Elite League Season Six, set to kick off in February, along with a million-dollar preparation grant.
A look at what is in store for the Women’s League Division 1 final
According to the GFF, the change in venue and date is the result of a scheduling conflict at the Eve Leary Sports Ground in Kingston, Georgetown.
GFF Competitions Director Troy Peters is urging fans to show their support by attending Sunday’s matches.
“This will be another weekend of intense competition from four incredibly talented teams. I invite fans to join us on Sunday, showing support for their teams and players in what promises to be an electrifying afternoon,” he said.
The action-packed GFF Elite League Promotional Playoff kicked off on December 17 with nine triumphant teams from the Member Associations’ Leagues battling fiercely for a prized entry into the esteemed Elite League Season Six.
Participating clubs are Beacons (Bartica Football Association), Beacon (Georgetown Football Association), Buxton Stars (East Coast Demerara Football Association), Dominators (Essequibo/Pomeroon Football Association), Herstelling Raiders (East Bank Demerara Football Association), Monnederlust (Berbice Football Association), Slingerz (West Demerara Football Association), Tabatinga (Rupununi Football Association), and Winners Connection (Upper Demerara Football Association).
Meanwhile, the Women’s League Division One, which was launched on October 14, featured seven top-tier female clubs: Guyana Defence Force, Guyana Police Force, Fruta Conquerors, Potaro Strikers, Pakuri Jaguars, and Santos.
The league champion will claim a cash prize of $200,000, while the second-place team will be awarded $100,000. The third-place finisher will receive $75,000, while the fourth and fifth places will be presented with $50,000 and $25,000 respectively.
The tournament featured a blend of current and former national players, as well as emerging talents. Much like the Elite League, it served as a pathway for players to catch the eye of scouts looking for talent to bolster both senior and national teams.
