Tournament officially launched in Linden
… Action kicks off November 1

ANSA McAL Trading through its Stag Beer brand and Cell Smart, an authorised Digicel dealer, last Thursday teamed up with New Era Entertainment to launch yet another Futsal tournament that involves only teams in the mining town of Linden.

The event which runs from November 1 to 22 at the Mackenzie Sports Club hardcourt will see 12 teams battle for a first prize of $200 000. The teams finishing second through fourth will pocket $100 000, $75 000 and $25 000 respectively.
“I know football is very big in Linden and it’s a sport that connects the community and Stag has always been there to connect communities in Guyana. We anticipate good support and we see this as a great opportunity to give back to the community,” said John Maikoo, Stag Beer Brand Manager.
Addressing the room filled with football enthusiasts and representatives at the LEN Building in Linden, Maikoo added that it’s the aim of his company to “see this tournament grow into something bigger” and stated the company’s commitment in ensuring that it remains high on the calendar of events football fans can look forward to.
Lenford Malcolm, Sales and Operations Manager at Cell Smart, shared similar views as Maikoo and said his company has long been partnering with New Era Entertainment to host several events in Linden and as customary, they are excited about the Futsal tournament, especially since Linden is known as a community passionate about football.
Malcolm added that the community has supported Cell Smart in a very tangible way and sponsoring the Futsal tournament is seen as a means of giving back.
Kenrick Noel, Aubrey Shareef Major and Winston Fraser, who are the Directors of New Era Entertainment, spoke highly of their long-standing alliance with both companies and made it clear that the tournament will have the same glitz and glamour, just like all of their other events.
A massive opening ceremony is planned for Saturday, November 1, and according to the fixtures, matches are also set for November 2, 8, 9, 12, 14 and 15, with the finals on November 22.