The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) and KFC Guyana have renewed their partnership which sees the fast food company as the title sponsor for Season Six of the Elite League.
The sponsor deal is valued at $10 million.
KFC’s sponsorship of the Elite League was recently renewed
Season Six kicked off at the Federation’s National Training Centre (NTC) in Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD) on Sunday night, under newly-installed FIFA-approved lights and on an upgraded pitch.
The kick-off match was a face-off between the recently-promoted Monedderlust FC and Slingerz FC, with the main event being a fierce battle between Santos FC and the defending champions Guyana Defence Force FC.
GFF President Wayne Forde thanked KFC for its continued confidence in the Federation’s vision for the advancement of club football, with the Elite League at the core.
“The Federation thanks KFC for consistently believing in our mission to enhance local football, placing the Elite League at the forefront. Our collaboration started in 2019, and over the years, we have witnessed the undeniable impact of the League on our national team programme, notably the advancement of our senior men’s national team to League A in the CONCACAF region,” he said.
NAMILCO has supported the Elite League with the purchase of venue equipment
Other teams competing in Season Six are Western Tigers, Guyana Police Force, Fruta Conquerors, Den Amstel, Buxton United, and Ann’s Grove.
Meanwhile, the National Milling Company of Guyana Inc (NAMILCO) has sponsored the purchase of equipment to be used at venues for the seamless operation of KFC Elite League Season Six; the cheque for which was presented on Thursday last.
On that occasion, Forde thanked NAMILCO for its consistent corporate support ” as we continue to fortify the foundation of local football with the expansion of Elite League at the core.”
