The upcoming Mashramani Street Football Competition is anticipated to be lit up with Sparta Boss, Gold is Money, Bent Street and Sophia all confirmed as participants in the tourney slated for February 18 at the National Park, Georgetown.
According to organiser Edison Jefford, participating teams will be locked in battle for over $1 million dollars in prize money at the one-night event with the winners walking away with $500, 000, while second, third and fourth placed teams will walk away with $250,000, $150,000 and $100,000 respectively.
While 16 of the best teams in and around the capital city are confirmed, the other 16 spots have been nothing short of ‘rushed’ as over 52 teams are on standby.
Aside from the usual streetball teams, other outfits that are confirmed for the tournament are Stabroek Ballers, Team Cruel, Five O, Family and North East La Penitence among others.
Present at the launch was Denita Powell of ANSA McAl representing the Magnum Tonic Wine brand. She stated that the company is proud of being involved in the Mash Cup which is in its sixth edition. “New talent can be unearthed, but talent doesn’t pay the bills, so we understand the importance of pushing finance behind the talent”, Prowell stated.
On tournament night, games will start at 18:30 pm sharp and Jefford stressed the need for teams’ punctuality stating; “If you’re not there when the game is blown, you will cede a walkover”.
