KFC Guyana on Saturday handed over kits and balls to the teams that will be participating in its Goodwill International Schools Football series, set to kick off today.
The company is the title sponsor of the fifth edition of the eight-team tournament, which will be played at the Ministry of Education ground on Carifesta Avenue.

The tournament will feature teams from four Caribbean nations, competing in a round-robin format, divided into two groups, with the top two from each group advancing to the semi-final (knockout) stage.
On the opening day defending champions Clarendon College out of Jamaica will battle Annai, then Speyside from the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will take on Dolphin’s Secondary.

This will be followed by Chase Academy playing Suriname’s Henry Hassankhan High and the final clash will feature St Benedicts’ College of Trinidad going up against DC Caesar Fox Secondary.
Marketing Assistant of KFC Charmaine Farnum, speaking to some of the teams ahead of the tournament’s opening, said the company believes in the impact of their investment.

“We are happy to have given our continued support for the KFC international goodwill tournament and we proudly support this exciting [event] because of the spirit of sportsmanship, team work and community for the past five years. The tournament has brought together talented athletes from diverse backgrounds, fostering both competition and comradery[sic]. As a long-time sponsors [sic] we remain committed to providing opportunities for young players to showcase their skills, lasting friendships and experiences through the power of team work.”
The winning school will earn 1 million dollars for first place, with $600,000 for second place and $400,000 for third place, along with trophies and medals
They tournament will also provide trophies and prizes for individual players who win MVP, highest goal scorers and best goal-keeper.