Ansa McAL’s Triston Freeman making a presentation to Petra’s Troy Mendonca in the presence of Petra’s Troy Peters
For the 5th year, Lucozade will be the beverage of choice at the KFC Goodwill International Schools’ Football tournament, distributors Ansa McAL Limited having confirmed the brand’s support on Wednesday morning.
The company made an official presentation at their Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara (ECD) Headquarters to the tournament’s coordinators, Petra Organisation, wherein Lucozade Business Unit head Triston Freeman reiterated why the brand continues to support youth football in Guyana.
“This is a tournament that we believe in, reason behind it: an international school tournament gives our youths the opportunity to play with some of the best in the Caribbean and around the region, and give them that international exposure. So, it was a no-brainer for us, the Lucozade brand and Ansa McAL, to join forces with Petra to aid and support this tournament,” Freeman shared.
Head of Business Unit- Lucozade, Triston Freeman
“We’re happy to collaborate and keep up the partnership,” he added.
Meanwhile, Petra Co- Director Troy Mendonca, in detailing the growth of the tournament, illustrated the value of Lucozade’s contribution when he informed, “As you know, we’ve grown to 8 teams: and there’s one from Jamaica, two from Trinidad and Tobago, one from Suriname, our two hinterland teams, and our two teams that just completed the league tournament. That in itself represents growth, and it is because of support like these that allow us to be able to move from 4 teams to 8 teams,” he detailed.
“And also, it gives the opportunity for these youngsters to display their talent, and provide a safe environment and space for them to express themselves. once again, we’re happy to have on board with us Ansa McAL Lucozade brand,” the Petra Co-Director added.
The KFC Goodwill International tournament will get underway on December 15th with 8 schools participating. Just last Sunday, Chase’s Academic Foundation and Dolphin Secondary sealed their spots in the tournament, with Annai and D.C Caesar Fox (Waramadong) Secondary being the other Guyanese schools.
Defending champions Clarendon College out of Jamaica will return alongside Trinidad and Tobago’s St. Benedict’s College and Speyside High School, while the winner of Suriname’s Schools’ football League will also compete.
