By Eric Collymore
Efforts to expand the Guinness Greatest of the Street Football Championship to Essequibo are still in progress, according to Brand Executive Lee Baptiste.
As preparations for the Georgetown leg of the tournament are underway, Baptiste provided an update on plans to extend the event to the Cinderella County.
Talks are ongoing to bring the excitement of street football to Essequibo, indicating a potential expansion of the tournament to new areas.
After a four-year hiatus, the tournament is making its return, starting with the Georgetown leg scheduled to kick off at the National Park Tarmac this Friday at 19:00 hours.
Organizers aim to elevate the tournament to new heights this year as they work towards the national championship.
Several teams are participating in the tournament, including Sparta Boss, Sophia, North Ruimveldt, Leopold Street, Back Circle, Tiger Bay, Gold is Money, Alexander Village, and Bent Street, among others.
The final is scheduled for March 31, promising an exciting culmination to the tournament.