− Nalico/Nafico, Kevin’s Reflection throw support behind mega event
The highly anticipated ‘Clash of the Champions’ has finally reached with the two most feared teams in futsal going head to head at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue tonight.
Ahead of the action, North American Life, Fire and Motor Insurance Company
Organiser Shareef Major (2nd from right) accepts the sponsorship from Nalico Manager Vickash Persaud while Aubry Major Jr. and Kenrick Noel look on
(Nafico/Nalico) has jumped on the opportunity to make this high profile tournament a reality by fulfilling their corporate responsibility of promoting the development of sports through sponsorship, particularly clash of champions.
Additionally, while the cash payout may be very lucrative, the Most Valuable Player will receive a very satisfying reward for their hard work though out the competition, compliments of Kevin’s Reflection.
The main event is set to see the champions of Linden, Dave and Celena’s Hustlers battle with the champions of Georgetown, Sparta Boss in a home and away fixture.
The Georgetown-based side Sparta Boss made a successful defence of their Guinness “Greatest of the Street” football title when they won it for the second time in as many years defeating Tucville 1-0 while Hustlers fought with sweat and bones to dethrone Magic Stars in the Mohamed’s Enterprise Linden Futsal Tournament to book their matches with the Georgetown champs.
Both teams have gathered an enormous fan base as they continue to produce some breath taking skills and entertainment for the large crowds night after night. It will be particularly interesting to see who will take it as it provides a home and away scenario for both teams.
The style of play for both teams is different and this will be providing a competition like never seen before but much will be at stake as the tournament is a winner take all style, who walks away with the $200,000 prize and bragging rights.
Apart from the action of the two top teams, there will be maximum competition in the first round with Bent Street going up against Tucville in the first match followed by Gold is Money facing Tiger Bay and Broad Street battling Leopold Street before the first clash between the two powerhouses.
Meanwhile, the tournament will be heading over to the mining town, Linden for the second night on February 18, for the final showdown at the McKenzie Sports Club Hard Court Tarmac. It will also feature Magic Stars facing Good Fellas and Town Cars (Georgetown taxi drivers) taking on Linden bus (Linden bus drivers).
The games will be played on a six a side basis inclusive on 5 players and a goal keeper, using the large goal and run under the rules of the Guyana Futsal Association.
