Village teams on the East Bank of Demerara would Saturday be testing their skills against each other in a one-day 7-a-side football competition set for the Grove Playfield from 14:00h.
Long-time supporters of sports across the nation, the National Milling Company of Guyana (NAMILCO) has come on board as the main sponsor of Saturday’s event.
In handing over the contribution to the East Bank Football Association (EBFA) Executive Member Clive Matthews on Thursday at the company’s Agricola
East Bank Football Association Executive Member Clive Matthews collects the sponsorship from NAMILCO’s Public Relations Consultant Hafeez Khan
headquarters, NAMILCO’s Public Relations Consultant Hafeez Khan said that they were very pleased to support the continued development of the sport on the East Bank and were eager to see the game back up and running at the senior level.
“We have been following the progress of the sport on the East Bank and must say that we are encouraged that competitive play has resumed following months of inactivity due to rain. …we are happy that you are making this move to get the villages back to full playing capacity again.”
The EBFA is currently running off its leg of the inaugural nationwide GFF/NAMILCO Flour Power Intra-Association Under-17 League, which is in the second round as well as the second annual Ralph Green Under-11 League.
In brief remarks, Matthews thanked Khan and NAMILCO for their continued support and investment in the development of young players in particular not only on the East Bank but all over Guyana, noting that the Under-17 level is a critical feeder to the senior teams in each association and beyond.
Known for its popular Wheat-Up porridge mix, NAMILCO will give fans and players the opportunity to indulge as the company aims to power up all for what is anticipated to be an exciting afternoon and evening of football, which will conclude under lights.
Meanwhile, Fazia’s Collection, located at America and Longden Streets in the city, also made a contribution towards the successful hosting of the fundraising event.
Managing Director Terry Anderson noted, in handing over his contribution, that support for the event is one small way of Fazia’s Collection giving back to society through the medium of sports.
He noted that they have always been supportive of such events that seek to bring players and fans together for wholesome entertainment.
Teams from Agricola, Herstelling, Mocha, Diamond, Grove, Friendship, Soesdyke, Kuru Kururu and Yarrowkabra are expected to battle each other for a first-place prize of $40,000 in the one-day tournament.
Teams are encouraged to be present for 14:00h when the draw will be done before action commences. Matches will be played for 20 minutes – two equal halves of 10 minutes each while the final will last for 30 minutes – two equal halves of 15 minutes.
