Former National Coach Lennox Arthur, who has been the spearhead of the Mayor Cup which was organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of former mayor Hamilton Green has planned a tournament to celebrate the 85th birthday of the past Chief Citizen.
Clear Waters Managing Director Ricky Looknauth (fourth left) hands over the balls to Co-ordinator Lennox Arthur in the presence of staffers recently.
The three-day event is set to kick off on Sunday, November 3, at the Den Amstel Community Centre ground with the other playing days being November 9-10 .
According to Arthur, twenty-eight teams from all across the country have been invited to participate in the tournament with teams expected from East Coast Demerara, West Demerara, Georgetown, East Bank Demerara and Berbice.
Arthur added that the winning team will receive $200,000 and trophy, while second, third and fourth place finishers will take home $100,000, $60,000 and $40,000 along with trophies.
Meanwhile, the tournament received a significant boost when Managing Director of Essential Supplies Inc. Ricky Looknauth handed over a large quantity of footballs to Arthur as part of the entity support for the tournament.
The presentation was done at Company’s location on Camp Street under its Clear Waters brand.
Fixtures for Sunday, November 3
Soesdyke versus Wales
Timehri vs. Bagotsville
Durban Backlands vs. Bourda Blues
Lima Dam vs. Charlestown
Kuru Kururu vs. Newtown Kitty
GT Kanaimas vs. Crane
Den Amstel Kings vs. Stanleytown
Sara Lodge vs. Agricola
Goed Fortuin vs. Ann’s Grove
Pouderoyen vs. De Kindren
Uitvlugt vs. Hurry Are
Den Amstel vs. Farm FC
