Action kicks off today at GCC ground

TODAY is the birth of a new era of football in Guyana, with the opening of the 24th edition of the Kashif and Shanghai Football tournament which is now known as the K&S/Chico Elite Next Generation Football Tournament for Secondary Schools.The tournament will come alive this afternoon at the world renowned Georgetown Cricket Club ground at 1600hrs with the usual glitter and flair that we have over the pass two decades, following the march past of the 24 teams at 15:00hrs.
A short programme will follow, which will include remarks from the president of the Guyana Football Federation Christopher Matthias, Minister of Education Priya Manickchand, a representative from Ansa McAl Trading and Director of K&S Kashif Mohammad, with the feature address being given by Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony.
The opening game is scheduled to begin at 16:00hrs and will see Wisburg Secondary taking on East Ruimveldt Secondary, while at 18:00hrs, Ann’s Grove Secondary and Christ Church Secondary will go head to head.
Meanwhile, the K&S Organisation signed their commitment letter with the Guyana Football Referees Council, ensuring that the best referees are available to officiate in the matches.
This was done last Friday afternoon and according to FIFA Assistant Referee and vice-president of the GFRC Dion Inniss, “The games will be run in accordance with FIFA Laws and as such this is the best way foreword for the young ballers.”
The fixture for the tournament is listed below, as guidance to all school children who are reminded of entrance fee to the games leading up to the semifinals is free: