Four days out from game day, teams from Regions One, Two, Three, Four, Five, Six, Seven, and 10 are ready and rearing to compete in the 12th edition of the Massy Under-18 Schools’ Football Competition; formerly the Milo U18 tournament.
As such, on Tuesday, coordinators Petra Organisation presented a complement of balls to the competing schools as they amp up their preparations for what is sure to be a weekend of exhilarating action.
During the exercise, Education Ministry Allied Arts representative Eon De Viera reiterated the Ministry’s support for the competition.
“So, kudos to Petra. The Ministry will continue to support Petra in this particular venture that they’re in. It’s youth development and it’s very important in helping the young footballers to recognize their talent,” De Viera expressed.
He went on to share, “I would like to, through the Ministry of Education, encourage all our young footballers to enjoy this experience, to enjoy fair play, we would like to see good competition.”
Also sharing encouraging words with the students present was Petra Organisation assistant Secretary Nareeza Latif.
Latif advised, “You need to balance your books as well, you need to focus on your academics, you need to make that as important as you want to make this tournament and this football. Often times, we find our players when they’re out there, they love sports, but in school, you don’t perform that well.”
“I am imploring this afternoon, that you students focus on your school work as well, focus on your academics, give it your best just as how you give your best to football,” Latif further stated.
The Massy U18 tournament is slated to kick off this Saturday, March 21 at the Queen’s College Ground in Georgetown.
32 teams will compete for a $300,000 grand prize that will be allocated to a school project of their choice. Second and third place will receive $200,000 and $100,000 for the same purpose.
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