GFF Lands New Superbet Sponsorship; Harpy Eagles Fly Out for Title Defense
By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly News|
GEORGETOWN, GUYANA — From the boardroom to the pitch, Guyanese sports are seeing a surge in investment and competitive fire. As the national cricket team begins its quest for a 14th regional title and local school football heats up, here is your sports update for Saturday, April 11, 2026.
Football: GFF Scores One-Year Partnership with Superbet Operators
The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has officially secured a major financial boost for the 2026-2027 season. On Thursday, the Federation inked a one-year sponsorship deal with Guyana Holdings Inc., the operators of the popular betting platform, Superbet.
- The Signing: The agreement was formalized by GFF President Wayne Forde and Guyana Holdings General Manager Shrikant Kisoensingh.
- Youth Development: The partnership is specifically geared toward supporting grassroots football and creating sustainable competitive opportunities for youth nationwide.
- A New Chapter: This marks the first annual endorsement between the two entities, signaling growing private-sector interest in the GFF’s long-term developmental roadmap.
Cricket: GCB President Charges Harpy Eagles Ahead of Title Defense
The defending champions, the Guyana Harpy Eagles, have officially departed for Antigua and Barbuda to begin their 2026 CWI Regional 4-Day campaign.
- Final Pep Talk: Before their departure on Thursday, GCB President Bissoondyal Singh met with the squad, emphasizing the “Three Pillars” of success: Consistency, Unity, and Discipline.
- The Matchup: Guyana will face the Windward Islands Volcanoes starting this Sunday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
- Playoff Path: Under the new tournament format, the top three teams will advance to the playoff rounds, which commence on May 10th.
Football: Chase Academic Foundation and Santa Rosa Dominate U-18 League
Action in the Petra Organization’s 2026 Massy Distribution U-18 Schools Football League saw a marathon nine-match day at the Queen’s College Ground this past Thursday.
- Key Victories: Regional powerhouses Santa Rosa Secondary and Chase Academic Foundation maintained their winning streaks.
- Full Winners List: Other schools securing three points included Patentia Secondary, Three Miles Secondary, The New Central High, St. Joseph’s High, and Annandale Secondary.
- Next Round: The league continues to thin the field as teams battle for a spot in the lucrative knockout stages.
Tennis: BCR Junior Cup Finalists Decided After Intense 3-Day Battle
The BCR Tennis Club has wrapped up three days of high-quality action in the 2026 Junior Tennis Cup, with the bracket now set for the final championship rounds.
- Category Leaders: Among those advancing to the finals are Zion Hickerson, Rafeeque Prince, Jordyn Sears, and Khloe Sears.
- Ones to Watch: The women’s draw remains highly competitive with Paula Kaleykezi, Monalisa Graham, and Niomi Erskine all showing dominant form heading into the title matches.
Cricket: Good Friday 40-Overs Bash Rescheduled for Saturday
The highly anticipated 2026 Good Friday 40-Overs Bash, hosted by One Movement Entertainment and Ciarra’s B Enterprise, will finally take place today, Saturday, at the Malteenoes Sports Club.
- The Delay: Originally scheduled for April 3rd, the match was postponed due to heavy rain in Georgetown.
- The Clash: Starting at 10:30hrs, the South Raiders (led by Adrian Hinds and featuring Richie Looknauth) will battle the Western Warriors, captained by Joshua Ferrell.
