Ali Thameem
The final preparations for this year’s Eid Baibalaa Challenge are taking place; a new, state-of-the-art ring has been constructed at Hulhumale’ central park.
The Challenge is scheduled in a single knockout format and will start on 1st April, this Tuesday night. The initial round will feature 26 teams; Club Wanted, Teenage Juniors, and Zeppo have received a bye into the round of sixteen.
Last year’s finalists Buru SC and Club Kaasinjee both are returning to the ring on Tuesday night’s games. The opening match of the challenge, starting at 20:30pm, will see Buru versus TFT, while Club Kaasinjee takes on Teenage Veterans at 21:30pm.
Tuesday’s matches are scheduled as follows:
Buru Sports vs TFT – 20:30
The Bows Sports club vs TFT Wakaruge – 21:00
Club Kaasinjee vs Club 010 – 21:30
Janavaree Sports Club vs Little Town – 22:00
Kuda Henveiru United vs Bg New Generation – 22:30
LT Sports Club vs Kaasinjaa – 23:00
Wednesday’s matches are scheduled as follows:
Club Sdz vs Odi Titans – 20:30
Kudahenveiru Lions vs Eagles – 21:00
TC Sports vs Teenage Veterans – 21:30
VK Sports vs Lorenzo Sports Club – 22:30
BG Sports vs Odi Sports Club – 23:00
Lorenzo Hyenas vs Club Teenage – 23:30
TC Fraternity vs Hahha VK – 00:00
The Baibalaa Association of Maldives has been immensely preparing for this year’s challenge; heavily investing in stadium infrastructure and equipment. This year’s Baibalaa ring will accommodate hundreds of spectators, and will feature a wide-screen viewing from the ring.
