BANKS DIH has committed to part sponsorship of the 2nd annual Berbice Cup KO football Tournament set to kick-off later today at the Monedderlust FC ground, West Coast Berbice.

This year’s competition will involve the top four sides from the Berbice FA and their counterparts from the East Coast FA as they battle for $1M in cash prizes as well as individual prizes.
According to Outdoor Events Manager of Banks DIH, Mortimer Stewart, ”We are happy to be part of this competition and assure the teams and organisers that Banks DIH is on board.”
The official march past and address to the eight contesting teams is scheduled for 16:00hrs after which the opening game between last year’s beaten finalists Rosignol United and Berbice oldest football club Cougars FC will put the tournament in motion.
Both coaches have expressed confidence in advancing to the next round which could very well send the game into extra time and possibly a penalty shoot out.
Former national goalkeeper Phillip Carrington who is in charge at Cougars stated that his youthful side has been hard at preparations over the last two weeks and from the commitment he saw and the enthusiasm generated, he expects a good showing tonight.
His opposite, Keith O’Jeer, is equally confident of a good showing from his unit which includes former national youth players, Mark Wrong and Delroy Ferdinand who will control the midfield. Captain Curtis Moore will marshal the defence. For Cougars, Stefon DeFlorimonte will control the defence with Roger Crandon and Alvin Reynolds in midfield. Sherwin Parris and Ron Wilson will spearhead the attack.
The feature match will bring together the home side and defending champions Monedderlust FC and Bakewell Buxton Stars. Both sides possess loads of young talent and this game is expected to be fast-paced.
National Under-17 captain Kevin Layne Jr will be in charge at midfield with main support from Leon McDougal. Royston Khalil and national U-17, Atlyn Browne will lead the offence. The experienced Travis Henry will be in charge of the defence.
In his pre-game comment, manager of Monedderlust Kevin Layne Sr dismissed any claim of his side being the loser and predicted that his side will triumph. Meanwhile coach of the Buxtonians, Sherry Abrams, stated that her players are prepared and ready and will be coming at the Cup holders.
Midfielder Rawle Fredericks will skipper the side and play alongside Sherwin Griffith in the middle, while a lot will depend on Tierre Joseph up front as well as defender Kester Hatton and goalkeeper Tyron Abrams at the back.