Makang Supers retain their championship title
Makang Supers FC walked away with a first prize of R10 000 cash, trophy and gold medals.
The defending champions of Makang Easter Games, Makang Supers FC, emerged victorious when they retained their title after they’ve beaten Super Rovers FC 3-2 in the final games of the tournament.
This year’s second edition of Makang Easter Games saw about six football teams participating in the tournament.
The tournament was played over two weekends, from March 30 until April 2, at Ivory Park Kopanong Sports Grounds.
Makang Supers FC walked away with the first prize of R10 000 cash, a trophy and gold medals.
The second runner-up, Super Rovers FC, walked away with R3 000 cash, a trophy and silver medals.
In the third place, Rock Nation FC walked away with bronze medals.
Speaking to the founder and organiser of the tournament, Makang Mathobela, he said he organised this annual tournament to encourage the spirit of football among youth during the Easter holidays.
“As a football fan and community builder, I joined forces with other community members to be able to host this tournament. Youth in the township are engulfed by dangerous substances such as drugs, alcohol and dagga.
“When the tournament commenced last year, I was aiming to remove young people from the streets and instil the love of football, and at the same time unearthing and developing soccer talent,” added Mathobela.
Mathobela, who is a local businessman, said the tournament is part of ploughing back to the community ever since he has been coaching local soccer teams in Ivory Park, Tembisa and Rabie Ridge from 2001.
“Football is the greatest sport in terms of inspiring discipline into our youngsters. We need more people to partner with us so that we can continue to groom and develop young people in football and sports as a whole. If we can all take part in growing these young people our communities can be a safer place to be,” added Mathobela.
He thanked members of the community who supported them throughout the tournament.
Brian of Super Rovers won goalkeeper of the tournament title.
Marcus Damon of Super Rovers won player of the tournament title.
Michael Madolo of Makang Supers FC won coach of the tournament title.
Raymond Nell won goal of the tournament.
Tebogo won top goal scorer of the tournament.
