THE winners of the upcoming Mashramani Street Football Competition will pocket $500,000 dollars for their efforts when the tournament gets going on February 18 at the National Park.

Big-name teams such as Sparta Boss, Gold is Money, Bent Street and Sophia have all confirmed their names for the tournament.

According to organiser Edison Jefford, participating teams will be locked in battle for over $1million dollars in prize money at the one-night event with the winners walking away with $500, 000, while second, third and fourth-placed teams will walk away with $250,000, $150,000 and $100,000 respectively.

Aside from the usual streetball teams, Stabroek Ballers, Team Cruel, Five O, Family and North-East La Penitence have also been shortlisted in the competition.

Present at the launch was Denita Powell of Ansa McAl representing the Magnum Tonic Wine brand.

She stated that the company is proud of being involved in the ‘Mash’ Cup which is in its sixth edition. “New talent can be unearthed, but talent doesn’t pay the bills, so we understand the importance of pushing finance behind the talent,” Prowell stated.

On tournament night, games will start at 18:30hrs sharp and Jefford stressed the need for teams punctuality, stating; “If you’re not there when the game is blown, you will cede a walkover.”