KUCHING: The 57th Asajaya Unity Cup is set to return with exhilarating action that will leave fans on the edge of their seats.
As the oldest football tournament in Sarawak, this prestigious event, hosted by the Sambir Bistari Football Club (KBSB), will kick off on the third day of Aidilfitri at the Kampung Sambir football field in Asajaya.
Running from April 2 to 13, the competition will see 50 teams battling it out in the senior category, alongside 12 invited teams in the veteran category.
The total prize pool for the winners of the top three positions amounts to RM11,000.
“Each year, it has become a tradition to elevate the Aidilfitri festivities in Kampung Sambir, Asajaya, with the staging of this tournament,” said KBSB patron Datuk Abdullah Julaihi.
“It is always a fantastic opportunity to showcase the talent of teams from Samarahan, Kuching and the surrounding areas,” he added during a press conference on Thursday.
A sponsorship event was completed by Raymond Sim Hee Pang, managing director of Lea Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd.
The winning team in the senior category gets RM5,000 in cash, trophy, medals, jerseys and a RM1,500 voucher from Lea Sports Centre (LSC).
The runners-up will get RM3,000 in cash, trophy, medals, jerseys and a RM900 voucher from LSC.
The two semi-finalists will each receive RM1,500 in cash, trophy, medals and a RM600 voucher from LSC.
Meanwhile, the winning team in the veteran category will receive RM1,000 in cash, trophy and medals.
The runners-up get RM700 in cash, trophy and medals, while the third-place teams that exit in the semi-finals will each receive RM500 in cash, trophy and medals.
Abdullah also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to LSC for their unwavering support.
“This tournament presents a brilliant opportunity to strengthen bonds within the community.
“I would like to thank Raymond Sim and his team for their continued contribution to sports, particularly in Sarawak,” he said.
