The blockbuster clash between title holders Glenmuir and former two time winners Kingston College is the marquee encounter in the opening round of the ISSA Champions Cup.
The mouth-watering contest was set in stone at Tuesday’s draw for the annual tournament which features the four semifinalists in the Manning and DaCosta Cup competitions facing off in an urban versus rural area showdown in the first round.
It’s a repeat of the 2023 semifinal where Glenmuir beat Kingston College 5-3 on penalties, after they played out a 1-1 stalemate in regulation time before going on to defeat Clarendon College 3-2 in the final to win their maiden title.
The victorious team will advance to the semifinals where they will face the winner of the clash between Ocho Rios High, in their second appearance and first since 2016, and debutantes St. Catherine High
Over on the other side of the bracket 2014 and 2022 winners Jamaica College are down to face McGrath High who are making their second Champions Cup appearance.
The bracket is filled out by Garvey Maceo, in their sixth appearance, and beaten 2023 Manning Cup finalists Hydel who are making their fourth appearance overall.
The first round of the ISSA Champions Cup kicks off on November 22 and on November 23, 2024.
All four matches will be played at the Montego Bay Sports Complex in Catherine Hall.
The semifinal is scheduled for November 27 with the final slated for November 30 at the National Stadium.
