FOOTBALL at the senior level will get cracking on the East Bank of Demerara this Sunday with the start of the inaugural Trophy Stall Under-23 tournament at the Grove Community Playfield.

On Tuesday, at the main branch of The Trophy Stall, Bourda Market, Managing Director Ramesh Sunich handed over the trophies to Wayne Francois, president of the East Bank Football Association (EBFA), in the presence of other executive members.
Sunich in brief remarks after handing over the trophies said he was happy to continue his company’s commitment of being a good corporate citizen, aiding in the continued development of the youth.
“As promised, Trophy Stall has always been contributing to sports and not just football. We would like to make this an annual one and as we go on, we would like to do so for other tournaments. I would like to thank Mr. Franklin Wilson and the East Bank association for allowing us to be a part of this tournament.”
Francois expressed gratitude to Mr Sunich and Trophy Stall for fulfilling the earlier commitment made by the owner, that he would be working along with the EBFA for the development of the sport in that association.
“Mr Sunich has walked the talk and we would really like to thank him for being there for us again. This would really add some life back into the game at the senior level and we are grateful.”
Francois informed that eight teams will battle for the honours; Kuru Kururu Warriors, Kuru Kuru Lions, Yarrowkabra FC, Timehri Panthers, Soesdyke Falcons, Grove Hi Tec, Mocha Champs, Diamond United and Agricola Red Triangle.
The abovenamed teams, according to Francois, were involved in a recent knock-out competition that was organised by the Grove Hi Tec Club which coincided with Mashramani celebrations.
Francois stated that the Trophy Stall competition would be an added incentive for teams ahead of the association’s senior league which will kick off in the near future.
Trophy Stall is currently sponsoring the West Demerara Football Association Under-17 Inter-Club tournament which is at the semi-final stage. This is the second year they have been sponsoring this tournament. Last year’s winners Den Amstel received a new set of gear from Trophy Stall as an added incentive for winning the competition.