Linden is gearing up for an exciting revival of competitive football as the Linden Town Week Inter-Ward Tournament is set to launch on April 24, 2026.
Organised by the Kashif and Shanghai Organisation, along with the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA), this tournament promises to be a thrilling showcase for the local community at the Bayrock Stadium.
Six wards will compete in two groups for a substantial prize pool totalling two million dollars and other enticing rewards.
Group A features teams from Amelia’s Ward, Central and South Mackenzie, and Half Mile, while Group B includes participants from Block 22, Blueberry Hill, and Silvertown. To bolster team spirit and ensure a level playing field, each ward has been furnished with equipment and uniforms, which the UDFA will retain for future use.
The opening fixture will see Half Mile/One Mile/Scheme tackling Central and South Mackenzie/Mines from 19:00h, with the main attraction between Blueberry Hill/Christianburg/Alleys Valleys and Silvertown/West Watooka/Canvas City from 21:30h.
Friday’s opening will also see the contesting wards participating in the march-past and official opening ahead of the opening double-header at the Bayrock Stadium, which will be hosting its first competitive tournament since the official opening on January 31, 2026.
The tournament will unfold over several days, with matches scheduled for April 27 and April 29, culminating in the grand finale on May 1. The victorious team will be awarded $1 million, while second place will receive $400,000. Additional prizes will be distributed to the third- and fourth-place teams, ensuring a competitive spirit throughout the event.
The tournament format will see the teams competing within the groups, with the respective group winners advancing to the final, while two second-placed teams will contest the third-place match.
The tournament is being supported by the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport.
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