The Merafong Local Football Association (MLFA) held a big event in the Carletonville Civic Centre on April 26.

According to the MLFA’s chairperson, Mbuyiselo Zuwani, they hosted an ordinary congress. “The event went very well and was attended by 26 Merafong teams affiliated with Merafong LFA. The Second Deputy President of West Rand Football Association, Mongo Landiwe, was also present,” said Zuwani. The highlight of the event was when 10 football veterans from around Merafong were recognised and appreciated by the leadership.

“The 10 gentlemen were acknowledged for the work that they have been doing for Merafong Football,” explained Zuwani.

The stars who were rewarded include Moses Mokoena, Elias Legoete, Isaac Mbulawa, Thobile Ngquphaza, Johannes Matsemela, Roboleme Johannes Tlhapi, Tsietsi David Setlai, Seroke Letsoenya, Joseph Mothlathlego and David Mthembu. Each received a certificate as well as a personalised branded Merafong LFA T-shirt.

The event included talks about various other issues.

“The clubs were happy with what was presented by Merafong LFA leadership, and the leadership also shared some interesting news about rural areas to be covered in all programmes. We also asked everyone who attended the congress to motivate any clubs situated in rural areas but not playing formal football, to reach out to Merafong LFA office, as the rural teams in Merafong are fully sponsored by the Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. They don’t need to pay anything to affiliate as the sports department will affiliate for them and transport them to league matches,” added Zuwani.

“The leadership of Merafong LFA also received a grant from the department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation. This will be used for league prizes and playoffs for U13, U15, U17 and senior or U19 leagues,” he concluded.