Top city teams to battle in lucrative Goal for Gold tournament

By Duncan Saul On In Sports |
Slingerz FC Financial Director Aswell Mohabir receives the sponsorship cheque from Stag Beer Brand Manager John Maikoo while club PRO Mark Young (extreme left), NAWF President Vanessa Dickenson (centre), tournament coordinator Colin `BL’ Aaron (right) and Ansa McAl PRO Darshanie Yussuf (extreme right) look on.
Slingerz FC Financial Director Aswell Mohabir receives the sponsorship cheque from Stag Beer Brand Manager John Maikoo while club PRO Mark Young (extreme left), NAWF President Vanessa Dickenson (centre), tournament coordinator Colin `BL’ Aaron (right) and Ansa McAl PRO Darshanie Yussuf (extreme right) look on.

Top Georgetown football teams Alpha United, Camptown, the Guyana Defence Force, Fruta Conquerors, Western Tigers and Pele are among 16 teams who will battle for the $2m first prize when the inaugural Goal for Gold tournament kicks off on Saturday.

The tournament was officially launched yesterday by Slingerz Football Club in partnership with the National Association for Women Football (NAWF) at the Ansa McAl boardroom, Beterverwagting yesterday under the Stag brand.

Simultaneously to the male 16 team tournament, a six team female tournament will also