GDF, Western Tigers confident of lifting Super-16 trophy
Defending champion, the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) will aim to retain their title this evening against Western Tigers in the grand final of the Guyana Football Federation (GFF)/Kashif and Shanghai Super-16 Championship at the National Track and Field Centre, Leonora.
GDF’s path to the final consisted of wins against Milerock, Upper Demerara All-Stars and Den Amstel. On the other hand, Western Tigers defeated Rupununi All-Stars, Bartica All-Stars and the Guyana Police Force to earn their place in the championship match.
Winner of the event in 2019, GDF captain Sherwyn Caesar revealed that the team is pleased for the return to competitive play, adding that it is focused on retaining their championship.
Similarly, Western Tigers captain Curtez Kellman expressed confidence in his charges, as they possess the ability to clinch the title, following their status and label of pre-tournament favourite.
GPF will oppose Den Amstel in the third place playoff. The winner of the tournament will pocket $2,000,000 and the championship trophy, while the runner-up will collect $1,000,000. The third and fourth place finishers will receive $500,000 and $250,000 respectively.