Kashif and Shanghai Football set to reignite intense football rivalry as Media Launch held

After about eleven (11) years in the wilderness, Guyana’s premier knock-out football championship, Kashif and Shanghai is set to make a grand return from December 13th, 2026 in the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden.

Sixteen of the best first division clubs in the country will battle in the invitational tournament which would be played at two international stadiums outfitted with the requisite lights and other amenities, the Bayrock and Mackenzie Stadiums.
Being held under the theme, ‘Destination Linden/Football means Business’, the main principals of the organisation, Co-Directors Kashif Muhammad and Aubrey ‘Shanghai’ Major on Saturday last hosed the Media at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall along with representatives of the eight clubs outside of the host Association, Upper Demerara.
Muhammad who gave the attendees a brief on the history of the tournament and how it all started way back in 1989, and the clubs that will be participating.
From the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA) the clubs are Capitol FC, Topp XX, Eagles United, Milerock FC, PDEY Stars, Botofago FC, Aroima United and Winners Connection.
From Georgetown the invited clubs are Rhythm Squad, Beacons FC, and Pele FC. West Demerara Football Association (Pouderoyen FC), East Bank Football Association (Timehri United), East Demerara Football Association (Buxton Stars), Berbice Football Association (Cougars), and Bartica Football Association (Rivers View).
Each club would be receiving support for their preparation to the tune of $150,000 but those which were tardy in not attending Saturday’s launch would not be enjoying the full amount.
Muhammad was clear in stating that the K&S Organisation MS., has enjoyed a long history of setting a high standard and timeliness was part and parcel of that legacy.
“We will not tolerate any club not adhering to being on time. We have always prided ourselves on upholding high standards and this has contributed to our success over the years. As we are about to restart this much looked forward to championship, our high standards remain the same and we will not compromise in this regard.”
Muhammad also shared that they held a interaction with businesses in Linden and shared with them what the organization is looking forward to in terms of high standards in every industry from hotels to restaurants, barbershops, saloons, vendors, taxi drivers and everyone who has a service to offer the thousands expected to visit the Bauxite Mining town for what will be a memorable December.
Each team would be allowed to play three guest players who must also be division one players here in Guyana or overseas, if clubs are so inclined to shop. The winning team on January 1st, 2027, would be receiving 3-million dollars, the losing finalist 1.5-million dollars.
Winner of the third-place match would pocket 1-million dollars with the fourth placed team to earn, $500,000. The tournament MVP will ride away with a brand-new motorcycle while the Highest Goal Scorer will be $500,000 richer.
Meanwhile, fans and patrons can also look forward to a number of other events apart from the on field action including a fitness walk set for Sunday December 27th from 06:00hrs (route to be confirmed), the same date an event dubbed Pan, Soca and Flavours will take place at the Mackenzie Stadium Tarmac in the evening while a Tour of Linden to historical sites is slated for Wednesday December 30th.
The night of the final, January 1st, 2027, there will be an after-football show at the Bayrock Stadium Tarmac.
Mackenzie Stadium will host the opening match day on December 13 and subsequent playing days on December 20, Christmas Day (December 25) and December 29. Bayrock Stadium will host matches on December 18, 22, Boxing Day (December 26), and the final on January1st, 2027.
The team brief and fixtures draw would take place on November 20, 2026.