FOOTBALL in Georgetown will continue its vibrancy with the announcement and subsequent launch of the Turbo knockout tournament.

During yesterday’s launch at the Guyana Beverage Company Inc. (GBI) Diamond Branch, it was disclosed that the tournament will feature 16 teams.

According to co-director of the organising body Petra, Troy Mendonca, the group is committed to the development of the sport, hence the embarking of yet another tournament.
“We will continue to give our support through our relations and our skill set and continue to give support to football in general,” Mendonca added.

Meanwhile, president of the Guyana Football Federation, Wayne Forde, contended that the Petra Organisation is a blessing to football in Georgetown, adding “You have almost singlehandedly revived football in Georgetown and I must applaud you for that.”

“My hope is that other corporate entities will recognise the efforts that the GBI makes to Guyana even as an expatriate, that is, they are not indigenous to Guyana,” he added.
“Idle minds do idle things and we believe that; giving back to the people of Guyana in the form of sports,” Robert Selman, head of the GBI.

It is for that reason that the body came on board for the tournament, the GBI boss stated.
Commercial Manager of GBI, Samuel Arjoon, said that “this is a thoughtful investment because we at SM Jaleel believe in holistic development.”

The 16-team tournament will feature Guyana Police Force FC, Camptown FC, Santos FC, Pele FC, Georgetown Football Club, Beacons FC, Northern Rangers, Riddim Squad, Flamingo FC, Black Pearl and East Ville FC.

Pouderoyen FC and Uitvlugt are the representatives from the West Demerara while the East Bank will see Grove Hi-Tech in action, and on the East Coast Buxton Stars and Mahaica Determinators.

Tournament fixtures will be released shortly before the commencement date on October 4