Fourways High strikes gold at Camp Discovery Soccer Festival
Fourways High School soccer boys made their mark at Camp Discovery Soccer Festival as the U19s lifted the champions trophy, and the U17s impressed with a strong quarter-final run, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Fourways High School’s soccer squads returned from the annual Camp Discovery Soccer Festival in Dinokeng, Limpopo, with heads held high after a weekend of top-class competition from July 6 to 8.
The festival, which attracts leading soccer schools from KwaZulu-Natal to Johannesburg, serves as a warm-up ahead of the term 3 soccer season, giving players a chance to test themselves against teams outside their usual league.
“We missed last year’s camp and tournament, but we’re back and doing our best against soccer schools around the country,” said Anthony Clayton, the head of extramurals at Fourways High School.
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The U17 squad impressed on the first day of the camp, winning five of their seven matches, including a 3–1 victory over Riverside and a confident 3–0 win over Rangers in the final match of the day, showcasing strong attacking football and excellent team effort.
On July 7, the U17s continued their strong run, reaching the quarter-finals before narrowly losing 1–2 against Pinnacle Copperleaf in a hard-fought match. Despite the loss, the team displayed outstanding spirit, determination, and growing confidence for the season ahead.
“It was sad to lose in the quarters,” said Clayton, “but the U17s put in a brilliant performance, gaining experience and building confidence for the season ahead.”
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The U19 squad showed consistent improvement throughout the festival, testing new combinations while building rhythm and team cohesion.
The semi-finals saw the U19s secure a 3–1 penalty shootout victory against Pinnacle Copperleaf after a tight and tense match, showcasing their composure and teamwork under pressure, before going on to lift the trophy in the final against Curro Riverside, and being crowned Camp Discovery champions. “The boys showed grit and focus throughout the festival, and to see them lift the trophy was a brilliant moment for the team.”.
The festival was not only about the results; it was about building depth, team spirit, and match sharpness for the upcoming season.
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Two Fourways players were recognised for their outstanding contributions over the weekend: Thando Sikhakhane (U17) and Keabetswe Modise (U19), who were each named MVP for their age group, highlighting their skill, consistency, and leadership on the field.
With the U19s returning home as champions and the U17s proving their potential with a strong performance, Fourways High School’s soccer is set for an exciting term 3.
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