Local soccer teams fight to be crowned winners
“We decided to use soccer as a tool to mobilise and transform their energy in a bid to mould them to become role models.”
Tsakani – Bazingeli Rovers FC walked away with R100 000, a soccer kit and 22 gold medals after being crowned the winners of the second annual Tsakani Festive Games.
The finals were played at Tsakani Stadium on December 31.
Twenty-six senior teams, four masters, four u-15, four u-17 and two women’s teams from Wattville, Thokoza, Vosloorus and Spruit showed off their skills on the pitch.
The team from Langaville Extension Eight locked horns with Super 10 from Spruit and played to a 0-0 draw.
The home team won 4-3 in penalties.
The event was made possible by local businessman Dumisani Mazibuko as a bid to give back to the community of Tsakani.
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In the losers’ final, Amanzi FC won 2-0, beating Vosloo Hotspurs FC (u-15).
The Hour FC was crowned champions in the u-17 category, beating Junior Rabbits 5-4 in penalties.
In the ladies’ challenge, Alex Ladies FC, was crowned champions after beating Glory Ladies 2-0.
In the masters’ category, Tsakani Masters FC was crowned champions after winning 5-3 against 17 Master FC.
The runners-up, Super 10 FC, walked away with R60 000, a soccer kit and 22 silver medals.
Amanzi FC received R30 000 and bronze medals, while Vosloo Hotspurs FC, who placed fourth, walked away with R10 000.
Tournament organiser Thuso Mtsweni said TMS Events Management decided four years ago to help shape the minds and characters of the youth of Tsakani.
“We decided to use soccer as a tool to mobilise and transform their energy in a bid to mould them to become role models.
“Our mission is to provide the youth in the area the opportunity to play soccer regardless of their skill level,” he explained.
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Thuso added they structured a development-focused youth programme that is implemented to improve their soccer skills while learning the important values of teamwork, sportsmanship and fair play.
TMS Events Management’s goal is not only to advance the youth’s athletic skills but to also grow their overall development.
“We want to build lifelong skills that include strategic thinking, discipline, logic, goal setting and leadership.
“Research indicates that youth who develop these skills early on in life thrive in school, at home and lead a more successful life,” he added.
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