Digicel Schools’ Football Tournament 2023: New champion to be crowned as Georgetown clash with Rupununi today

One last ‘dance’ at the Ministry of Education (MoE) Ground on Carifesta Avenue today will crown the 2023 Champions of the Digicel Schools’ Football Tournament.
St. Ignatius Secondary booked their final spot on Wednesday last through a 3-1 win over Waramuri Primary Top, while Carmel’s path to the final was a bit rockier, having to take down the D.C Caesar Fox (Waramadong) Secondary by penalty kicks.
However, both teams will be looking for the ultimate victory this evening, with the captains of St. Ignatius and Carmel, Reyaz Williams and Shem James respectively, expressing confidence of a win, and detailing what their teams would need to do to win.
“The team is confident and ready to take the final against Carmel,” Reyaz Williams of St. Ignatius shared about the team’s morale. Williams was tight-lipped about their game plan, stating only, “The coach has a plan for us, so we we’re going to execute the plan.”

And Carmel’s Captain Shem James said, “We’re going to win, and play the football that we always play and do what we do, win. Team work! We play as a team, and we have respect for the game, because it’s a spiritual game. Just teamwork!” he declared.
“Work as a team, play as a team, and get goals,” James further stated about the team’s game plan.
In anticipation of the humdinger that this Georgetown vs Rupununi clash is going to be, Digicel’s Communication and PR Manager Gabriella Chapman highlighted the positives of the tournament, noting that it is one that the company is proud to be a part of.
“I wasn’t a football fan before, but I am now, because I was at the edge of my seat when they were scoring. So, I’m certainly excited for the final. And, you know, to see the joy on the field when they won and all the supporters running out on the field and hugging; to see Digicel branded across the venue and on their uniforms, I felt joy to know that I’m associated with a company who is endorsing and supporting an initiative like this, and contributing so positively to these young men’s lives,” the Digicel Communications and PR Manager shared.
Chapman added, “So, we’re definitely excited to see the finals. I can’t say who I think will win, because they’re both exceptional teams.”
This Digicel final showdown is set for 19:00hrs tomorrow at the aforementioned venue, with the third-place playoff slated for 17:00hrs. the Champions will receive $1M for a school project; while second, third and fourth placed teams will receive $500,000, $300,000 and $200,000 for the same.
The Digicel Championships commenced on June 24th with over 140 schools from all 10 administrative regions competing.