KFC International Goodwill tournament: Royal International Hotel to accommodate team
Royal International Hotel’s Zheng Sai Li making a presentation to Petra’s Nareeza Latif-Boston in the presence of Troy Mendonca (R) and Troy Peters, both of Petra Organisation
Defending champions of the KFC Goodwill International Football series, Clarendon College out of Jamaica, are in for a luxurious stay in Guyana as they carry out their title defence next week, owing to the Royal International Hotel joining the tournament’s corporate sponsorship lineup.
The Hotel’s support of the competition’s fifth installment was solidified on Tuesday afternoon at its Mandela Avenue location, where Manager Zheng Sai Li presented the sponsorship package to the Petra Organisation in a simple ceremony.
Petra Organisation Co-Director, Troy Mendonca
In expressing appreciation for this new sponsor, Petra’s Co-Director Troy Mendonca speaking on the value of this Hotel’s support, said, “Royal International Hotel, joining us for the first time as part sponsor for this tournament, not only will they be contributing to the running of the tournament, but at least it helps us to provide a platform for these youngsters to compete at the highest level.”
Mendonca added, “So, on behalf of myself and Dr. Cole, we would like to extend our thanks to the Royal International Hotel.”
Mendonca also took the opportunity to reveal the tournament’s fixtures, which will see the defending champions starting their title defense on Sunday, December 16.
The Petra Co-Director disclosed, “We start on Sunday, and we have two groups: St. Benedict’s College, Chase’s Academy, Henry N. Hassankhan Community School, and D.C Caesar Fox in one group. And we have Clarendon College, Speyside High, Dolphin Secondary and Annai in one group. The tournament will kick off at 13:30hrs at the Queen’s College Ground, pitting the defending champions Clarendon College against Annai; then, at 15:30hrs, Speyside High School versus Dolphin.
“Further in the evening, over at the Ministry of Education Ground, we have Chase’s Academy coming up against Henry N. Hassankhan Community School and St. Benedict’s versus D.C. Caesar Fox Secondary. We take a break on Monday, and the tournament continues on Tuesday and Wednesday. The first and second from each group will then proceed to the semifinals, slated for Friday,” Mendonca informed.
Aside from title sponsors KFC, Ansa McAl’s Lucozade and MVP Sports are also supporting the international schools’ football event. The tournament is scheduled to conclude with the grand finals on Sunday, December 22nd.
