WATCH: kasi Blind Football Championships was a great success
Blind football continues to grow from Joburg south.
The inaugural Ekasi Blind Football Championships concluded with Corinthians FC emerging as the winners.
The tournament took place on March 7 at the Bertha Solomon Recreation Centre in Jeppestown, Johannesburg.
Corinthians FC is based in La Rochelle, Joburg south.
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The tournament featured six teams, including newcomers Thupa Stars and the University of Pretoria.
Corinthians defeated Silver Stars 4-0 in the final.
Corinthians, the 2025 league champions, dominated the tournament, scoring 16 goals in four matches without conceding a single goal.
The Rapopo brothers, Samkelo and Tshwarelo, led the charge, with Samkelo winning the top goalscorer award with 12 goals.
“Corinthians victory is a testament to their hard work and dedication,” said coach Jack Msibi, founder of Corinthians FC.
“We’re proud to have won the inaugural Ekasi Blind Football Championships and look forward to defending our title in the league openers in April.”
Silver Stars finished runners-up, with Nthabiseng Gaule winning the Female Player of the Tournament award.
The University of Pretoria secured third place, defeating Proteas Tigers 2-0 in the playoff.
