Teams prep for upcoming season
Young Achievers lost 3-1; however, the coach, Lazarus Malatji, remains confident they will do well in the league.
Kwa-Thema – The pre-season matches for the women’s local teams took place on Saturday, preparing for league games, at the Kwa-Thema Sports Complex.
The first game was between Young Achievers FC and Tigers FC.
Young Achievers lost 3-1; however, the coach, Lazarus Malatji, remained confident they will do well in the league.
The teams are playing in the Ekurhuleni Women’s League, which is set to resume on March 12.
Fixtures are yet to be announced.
“I am a little disappointed with our performance as it dropped compared to the last game we played.
“I think that’s due to poor attendance from the players’ side.
“But with consistency and commitment, I am confident we will be ready for the league,” said Malatji.
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The club is looking for players.
They train at the Kwa-Thema Sports Complex every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 15:30.
The second game was between Springs Home Sweepers, who are playing in the Sasol Women’s League, and Super Eagles, who are competing in the region’s league.
Springs Home Sweepers won 3-1 before thrashing Tigers FC 10-0 in the last game.
Bongi Thela, Home Sweepers’ coach, said: “We had such a great day of football.
“The team played very well, especially the new players. It was beautiful to watch.
“I can definitely say we are ready for the league set to begin this month,” she said.
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