EXXONMOBIL Guyana Limited has once again partnered with the Bartica Regatta Committee to promote the football activities of the annual Bartica Easter Regatta. Dubbed “The ExxonMobil Football Cup”, this year’s tournament promises to be bigger than ever, owing to increased financial input and the projected participation of ten male teams and two female teams.

Handing over a sponsorship cheque for $2.9 million to the Regatta Committee, Ryan Hoppie of ExxonMobil Guyana reiterated the company’s firm commitment to supporting sport and other programmes that benefit the citizens of Guyana. As a testimony to this commitment, the company has increased its investment into this year’s Regatta football tournament.

Receiving on behalf of the Regatta Committee, Chairman Kenneth Williams, committed to providing a high caliber of competition among the eight (8) home teams and two (2) visiting teams. The Chairman also took the opportunity to express gratitude to ExxonMobil Guyana and said that a grateful region looks forward to a long-lasting partnership-in-sport with the company.

The ExxonMobil Football Cup will be played at the Bartica Community Centre Ground from March 23 to 30 and will comprise knockout matches among eight Bartica clubs, one team from the Middle Mazaruni and one team from Eteringbang on the Cuyuni River.

Additionally, Bartica’s most prominent female footballers will be in action on the final night of the tournament, when Potaro Strikers Women take on Rivers View Women. The much-anticipated match-up will provide excitement for their adoring fans since the Potaro Women are participating in the Guyana Football Federation Women’s First Division League.

Cash prizes, trophies, and other incentives will be up for grabs in all categories.