As the highly anticipated fifth edition of the KFC International Schools’ Goodwill Football Series beckons, ANSA McAl Distribution Inc., through its Lucozade brand, has announced its partnership with the Petra Organisation to host the championship.
The competition which features four national secondary school champions from across the Caribbean alongside Guyana’s top four school football teams is set to kick off on December 15.
Lucozade’s support of the event was revealed at a presentation ceremony held at ANSA McAL’s main office in Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara.
The ceremony included Petra Organisation Co-Directors Troy Mendonca and Marlan Cole and Lucozade Business Unit Head Triston Freeman.
Speaking at the event, Freeman emphasised the value of the collaboration: “This is a tournament we truly believe in. Associating our brand with the Petra Organisation and this International Series was an easy decision. This event is critical for the development of young football talents, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills against some of the best in the Caribbean.”
Meanwhile Petra Co-Director Troy Mendonca expressed his gratitude to ANSA McAL and Lucozade for their continued support: “We are extremely happy to have the Lucozade brand on board for the Fifth Annual International Schools’ Goodwill Football Series.
The tournament has grown from strength to strength, expanding from four teams to eight of the strongest in the region. Partnerships like this allow us to provide opportunities for our school footballers to enhance their skills at the Under-18 level.”
This year’s edition will see the participation of eight high-ranked secondary school teams from Guyana, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Suriname, doubling the original four-team format.
Teams include defending champions Clarendon College (Jamaica), St. Benedict’s College and Speyside High School (Trinidad and Tobago), and Guyana’s DC Caesar Fox Secondary, Annai Secondary, Dolphin Secondary, and Chase’s Academic Foundation. Suriname’s representative will be confirmed closer to the start of the tournament.
The tournament kicks off next weekend, with matches set to take place at the Queen’s College and Ministry of Education grounds.
