THE East Bank Football Association (EBFA) in association with the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS) will tomorrow kick off an Under-13 tournament, scheduled for the Farm Community Centre ground, East Bank Demerara. 

To date, five teams have confirmed their participation in the tournament. Trophies and medals will be awarded to the top three teams. Fourth place will also attract a trophy as will the tournament’s highest goalscorer, best goalkeeper and most valuable player.
The clubs confirming their participation are Soesdyke Falcons, Kuru Kururu Warriors, Agricola Red Triangle, Grove Hi Tech and Herstelling Raiders.
Yesterday, Herstelling assistant coach Paul Sookram and his charges were seen getting the ground in shape for the tournament. Sookram said that they are excited to have the EBFA and the MCYS host a tournament at the venue which he said they are happy to accommodate.
“We have been trying our best at the Herstelling Raiders FC to keep our youths active in the sport of football and they have been doing us proud. We finished second on the just concluded CULT U-17 league. We also did well in the Trophy Stall U-15 league earlier this year and we are competitive in the Stag Beer division one league.”
Sookram expressed gratitude to the Chairman and members of the Herstelling/Farm/Little Diamond Neighbourhood Democratic Council for the support they have given so far to make the hosting of the competition a reality.