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Nov 02, 2012 Sports
With increasing demand for the second staging of the Banks Beer Knockout Cup, yet another Company has stepped forward with assistance for the event which took the country by storm last year when thousands of football fans braved the inclement weather to witness the final of the competition at the GFC ground.
Converse Footwear, a long established brand of sneakers that is distributed locally by Colours Boutique made a significant expression of support for the tournament when Representative Allicon Blackman confirmed her entity’s backing for the event through the presentation of a cheque on Tuesday to Assistant Secretary Treasurer of the Georgetown Football Association Charmaine Wade in the presence of Vice-President Mark Phillips and Treasurer Dexter Schultz, at the entity’s location on Robb Street.
The tournament carries prize monies in excess of $9million and is expected to last for eight playing days commencing on December 16 and concluding on January 1 with matches being played, at the GCC and GFC grounds.
The winning team will receive $4Million, runner-up- $2.5M, 3rd place-$1.5M and 4th place-$1M with outstanding individual performances to benefit from additional incentives.
The clubs confirmed for participation 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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