The stage is set for a thrilling contest as the Elite League Cup brings together the top nine football clubs in Guyana for a high-stakes battle for national supremacy. Among the frontrunners are Western Tigers, who head into the tournament brimming with confidence after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over powerhouse Slingerz Football Club (FC) in the recent GFF Super 16 Cup.
That result has further strengthened the belief within the Western Tigers camp, as the club looks to build on its growing reputation as one of the country’s most competitive sides. Drawn in Group C, Western Tigers will face stiff opposition from GDF FC and Fruta Conquerors FC as they seek to advance to the knockout stages.
Player-coach Daniel Wilson believes the team’s mindset will be key as they enter the tournament.
“Yeah, I think the confidence is high as always in the camp, not only because we won that tournament (the Super 16 Cup),” Wilson said. “The confidence is high with the players going into any tournament.”
While Western Tigers have earned the label of favourites, Wilson was quick to stress that reputation alone will not secure success.
“Yeah, I think we put our name out there to be one of the favourites heading into any tournament because of what we have,” he added. “We still have to put out the performance because being favourites doesn’t mean that you win already.”
Western Tigers will begin their Elite League Cup campaign on Saturday, February 21, when they take on Fruta Conquerors FC in what is expected to be a closely contested opening match.
With momentum on their side and confidence flowing through the squad, Western Tigers will be eager to make a strong statement as the quest for Elite League Cup glory gets underway.
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