Young players open up about why school holiday tournaments are the highlight of their break—from building friendships and improving skills to having fun on the field.
Lesedi Lenong (11): We get to know new people as we participate in tournament games and get to travel to different places. We also get to build ongoing relationships with our peers. Photo: Nomsa Ngubeni
Young voices shared with the African Reporter why they like to participate in soccer tournaments during school holidays. Here’s what they had to say:
Junior Kgomo (13): I love playing soccer. We gain impactful skills, get to socialise and make new friends. Photo: Nomsa Ngubeni
Thato Lekhuleni (12): I love playing soccer during school holidays as it keeps me off the streets and away from bad decisions. Listening in soccer enables me to also listen at school. Photo: Nomsa Ngubeni
Ndumiso Bilibana(11): Winning is my favourite part of participating in soccer tournaments during school holidays. We gain more skills and basic information about the rules of the game. Photo: Nomsa Ngubeni
Bandile Adams (12): Soccer tournaments make me happy. My coach teaches us new things. He is friendly and helps me gain skills. I love participating in every game. Photo: Nomsa Ngubeni
Zamokuhle Nhlapho (13): My school holidays are dedicated to soccer. It keeps me motivated as my parents often threaten to stop me from playing soccer should my marks drop at school. Photo: Nomsa Ngubeni
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