Commissioner of the Guyana Police Force Clifton Hicken (Ag), has endorsed and partnered with the fourth Magnum Independence Cup, and participating teams will now contest for the coveted ‘Commissioner of Police’ Trophy.
This is according to a release from the tournament organisers.
“Football is a bridge that will be used between the public and police to ensure the energies of youth is channeled in a positive way, hence the donation of this trophy and this partnership,” said Hicken a former president of the Georgetown Football Association (GFA).
Meanwhile, Co-Organiser Edison Jefford said, “Mr. Hicken is no stranger to the sport of football and community development. I applaud this gesture and commend the Commissioner for taking this step toward grassroots sports that are community-based. I believe it is this type of cooperation that will ensure that the sport and their respective communities win.”
The Magnum Independence Cup continues Saturday night at the National Park with the semi-finals. Back Circle will oppose Gold is Money whilst Sparta Boss will match skills with defending champions Bent Street.
The first prize is $700,000, and the championship trophy while the runners-up will receive $400,000 and a trophy.
The third and fourth place finishers will walk away with $200,000 and $100,000 respectively.
Meanwhile, the four losing quarter finalists will feature in the Magnum Plate Championship, with the resulting victor walking away with $40,000. Melanie will lock horns with Future Stars at 19:00hrs, while North East La Penitence takes aim at Showstoppers from 19:30hrs.
The other sponsors of the event are MVP Sport, Nigel Hind Financial Services, Andrews Supermarket, Bold Expressions Barbershop, Fireside Grill ‘N’ Chill, Star Party Rentals, and Lucozade.
