Footballers can lace up their boots after Iftar and take to the field in Sportsmania’s last competition of the season.
Their Ramadan tournament returns on Friday June 8 in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai and with registration closing next Thursday, there’s still time to join.
Now in its fourth edition, the Ramadan tournament has continued to go from strength to strength and Fouad Ghandour, general manager of Sportsmania, insists this year’s will be no different.
“We have been organizing this Ramadan tournament every year since we opened,” he said. “And every year it’s been a big success with a lot of teams coming to play.
“Last year, we had around 35 teams which was an impressive turn-out and although there’s still a week to go until registration closes, we expect a similar amount or even more.”
Each team can bring as many players as they wish although there must be five players on the field at any one time. With it following a group stage and then knockout, each side is guaranteed a minimum of four games.
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Entry costs Dh390 per squad. As well as getting your hands on the winning trophy, there’s plenty to play for with individual and team prizes of up to Dh5,000.
With a few days to go until deadline, Ghandour has urged anyone wishing to enter a team to register today, promising there will be plenty of positives by signing up.
“As it will be held after Iftar, it will be a great time to get together with your friends and family and enjoy a great activity that is loved by everyone,” he added. “The weather will be cool and it’s a great opportunity to meet new people and be in with a chance of winning the final tournament of the season at Sportsmania.”
He added: “Whatever your ability, you can compete and we hope to see many newcomers sign up and see for themselves why the tournament is so highly rated. There is passion and respect among the teams and it’s a tournament any side can win.”
What: Ramadan tournament
Where: Sportsmania, JLT
When: June 8 at 21:00
Contact: For more information or to register, visit www.sportsmania.ae.
