Standard Chartered Bank has today held draws for the 41 teams participating in the 2024 Standard Chartered Cup tournament at their Standard Chartered Headquarters.
The 7th edition of the Standard Chartered Cup Tournament is a one-day, 10 minute, five-a-side (with two substitutes), mini futsal tournament scheduled to take place this Saturday, 7th September 2024 at the KCCA grounds, Lugogo starting at 07:00am until 6:00pm.
The 41 teams have today been grouped by the organisers in 8 groups with each group being made up of 5 to 6 teams for the group stages (they are attached). The group games will be played on a round robin basis (Group Stages, Round of 16, Quarter finals, Semi Finals and the Finals) and the top two in each group, will advance to the round of 16 and the winners will go on a knockout format advancing until the final.
Joel Cornerious Kivumbi, the Edgars Youth Programme Public Relations Manager and Technical Committee Chairperson while addressing the participants said;
“As Edgars Youth Programme, we are grateful to Standard Chartered Bank for entrusting us with handling the technical aspects of the SC Cup tournament since inception and are committed to ensuring it is flawless and fair. This year we have once again assembled a diligent, competent and dedicated technical team that will oversee the running of the tournament and ensure that set standards are perfectly met. The likes of Lwanga Ronald, Arthur Kyesimira, Kazora Emmanuel and Edwok Julius along with other dedicated team members of Edgars Youth Programme will ensure the successful progression of the tournament.”
John Mwesigye the Chief Operations Officer at Standard Chartered and Chairman Organizing committee for the SC Cup added;
“We are extremely proud to have achieved the targeted 40 Corporate teams we called upon to participate in the 7th edition of the SC Cup and we look forward to a friendly, but exciting competition. We appeal to all participants to adhere to the tournament requirements which include, being over 18 years of age and an amateur. Only a professional player who has not played professional football in the last 3 years qualifies to take part in this tournament.
He added; Even though this a fun 10 minute, 5-aside tournament, it tends to be very competitive due to the grand prize, so participants are urged to prepare adequately. All logistics and security are in place and participants are welcome to invite their friends and families to attend.”
During the SC Cup tournament, the field layout will have 4 mini pitches of 40 x 30 metres and these shall be named after the current Liverpool Players: Pitch 1. Mohammed Salah, Pitch 2. Alisson Baker, Pitch 3. Virgil van Dijk, Pitch 4. Trent Alexander Arnold.
The Kick off time is scheduled for exactly 8:05am and expected to end at 4:30pm from which the winner will be announced.
The winning team gets an all-expenses paid trip to the UK. The trip will include visit to the Liverpool Academy, meet up with a Liverpool FC legend, watch a live English Premier League Liverpool game at Anfield, a tour of Melwood, the Beatles story and as well as visit to the Liverpool Museum.
The winning team will also have a private tour of Liverpool Stadium not to mention a return air ticket to United Kingdom, with on-ground transfers, 3 nights’ accommodation, meals among other perks and treats.
In addition, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd runners up will also receive trophies and medals. The best player, most disciplined team, best goalkeeper and highest scorer will also be awarded.
