IT was a first in Guyana and, thanks to Guyana Beverage Company and its Busta imported soft drinks, football players can have another format of football to look forward too. Managing Director of Guyana Beverage Company, Robert Selman, teamed up Petra Organisation to launch the tournament that saw the Trinidadian-based company invest close to $4M where 24 teams battled for close to a month for a winners’ purse of $600 000.
Selman, at the launching of the inaugural tournament, had said the event brings back memories of his youthful days, noting it was a very popular version of the sport played in his home country of Trinidad and Tobago.
Last Tuesday, Sparta Boss walked away as champions of tournament, following their 4-2 win over West Front Road at the Georgetown Football Club (GFC) ground.
After the tournament, Selman spoke of how pleased he was with the outcome and lauded the organisers for what he said was a competition that was run to perfection.
Selman said that after watching his imagination come to life, next year his company will be investing more money with the intention of taking it to other areas.
“Next year we’ll make this big. I’m happy with how it was organised, I think the guys (Petra Organisation) did a wonderful job and I like how the tournament was played. The tournament is here to stay and next year we’ll make it even bigger, invest more money,” Selman said.
The investment, he said, will come since it’s his view since their products are sold all across Guyana, “everyone should get a chance. We sell our products all over, so I will sit down with the guys (Petra Organisation) and work things out so we can take the tournament to Linden, Berbice and Essequibo”.

By Rawle Toney