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Nov 01, 2012 Sports
After hosting a highly successful inaugural Banks Beer Knockout Cup last year when thousands of fans converged at the GFC ground to winess the final of the competition, the tournament has managed to attract a huge outpouring of support from the business community and Body Central Boutique became the latest entity to pledge their assistance to the event when Manager Trichcia Richards presented a cheque for an undisclosed sum to officials of the
Georgetown Fooball Association (GFA) recently.
President of the Houston Stars Football Club Charles Greaves, one of the teams earmarked to participate in the tournament received the gift on behalf of the GFA in the presence of Association Treasurer Dexter Schultz and Assistant Secretary Treasurer Sharmain Wade.
The tournament which carries prize monies in excess of $9million is expected to last for eight playing days with December 16 slated as the day for commencement, while the final will be played on January 1 with GCC and GFC ground, being the designated venues for matches.
Four million dollars will be awarded to the winning team, while the runner-up receives $2.5M, 3rd place-$1.5M and 4th place-$1M with additional incentives on offer for outstanding individual performances.
The clubs confirmed to compete in the tournament are Houston Stars, GFC, Riddim Squad, GDF, GPF, Fruta Conquerors, Camptown, Banks All Stars, Georgetown Masters, Nothern Rangers, Black Pearl, Flamingo, Beacon, Santos, University of Guyana and Charlestown United.
THIS IDIOT TELLING GUYANA WE HAVE NO SAY IN THE 50% PROFIT SHARING AGREEMENT WE HAVE WITH EXXON.
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