GUYANA Football Federation (GFF) Competitions Director Troy Peters on Thursday confirmed that all preparations for tomorrow’s kickoff of the GFF Elite League Promotional Playoff are now in place and the nine successful teams from the Member Associations’ Leagues are geared up to compete fiercely for a position in the prestigious Elite League Season Six in 2024.
The playoff marks the culmination of the vibrant 2023 GFF football season that showcased club competitions throughout Guyana.
A mere two days before the kickoff, Peters and his team are in the midst of thorough double-checks to ensure the success of the playoff.
“The GFF-Elite League Promotional Playoff will showcase many of the top players and hidden talent as the nine teams vie for a spot in Season 6 of the Elite League 2024,” Peters shared, adding that the competition will be a, “treat for football lovers for the festive season so we encourage the fans to come out and support their favourite teams.”
The competition promises to be intense as the stakes are high for participating clubs – Beacons (Bartica Football Association), Beacon (Georgetown Football Association), Buxton Stars (East Coast Demerara Football Association), Dominators (Essequibo/Pomeroon Football Association), Herstelling Raiders (East Bank Demerara Football Association), Monedderlust (Berbice Football Association), Slingerz (West Demerara Football Association), Tabatinga (Rupununi Football Association), and Winners Connection (Upper Demerara Football Association).
Matches are set to take place at various venues, including Eve Leary, Rosignol Ground, Bartica Community Centre, Buxton Ground, Wisburg Secondary School Ground, Tuschen Ground, Anna Regina Multi School Ground, and Wadapna Ground.
The tournament concludes on January 1, 2024 with a thrilling final showdown to determine the club that will earn promotion to Elite League Season Six.