The Tribune

SCOTIABANK has joined forces with the Bahamas Football Association as the country plays host to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Qualifier, marking the first time that a World Cup qualifier will take place in the Caribbean.

The games begin noon today in the beach soccer facility on East Bay Street and continue through Sunday.

Recognising the significance of this international sporting event, Leah R Davis, senior manager of marketing and public relations, presented a $5,000 sponsorship cheque to the BFA as the country bids to move on to the World Cup in September in Tahiti.

“This is an amazing opportunity for the Bahamas, both for the promotion of the sport of beach soccer and for the sport tourism opportunities it presents,” Davis said.

“Scotiabank is an active participant in the community that we serve and are excited to be a part of such a positive national event. We wish Team Bahamas and the other 10 countries that will be participating this week, safe competition and the very best of luck.”