Ivory Park hosts soccer tournament to find new talent
The Dream Soccer Tournament, which was played at the Lord Khanyile Sports Grounds and Ivory Park Stad, kick-started on June 25 and ended on June 30.
Local young footballers were inspired at the final games of The Dream Soccer Tournament on July 1 as former soccer professionals and coaches encouraged them to grab the opportunity in their efforts to reach the top in the final games of the tournament.
The Dream Soccer Tournament, which was played at the Lord Khanyile Sports Grounds and Ivory Park Stad, kick-started on June 25 and ended on June 30. Soccer legends Calvin Motloung, former Jomo Cosmos and Tembisa United player, and Martin Matsetela, former Tembisa Classic player, were present.
This year marks the second consecutive year that The Dream Soccer Tournament has provided a platform for young talented footballers to showcase their skills in the hope of being spotted by various scouts who attended the event.
The tournament attracted soccer teams from Tsakane, Alexandra, Klipfontein and Ebony Park.
Zamalek FC’s u-11 team won the first prize after beating the Ivory Park-based Samba Boys FC 4-0 in the final.
They walked away with a trophy, gold medals, set of bibs, water bottles and goodie bags. Runners-up was Samba Boys FC who walked away with silver medals, water bottles and goodie bags. Red Army FC was announced as the winners of the u-13 division after throttling Tsakane FC 5-4 on penalties.
The u-15 winners were Bee Jay Ten FC.
Super Seven FC was crowned the champions of the u-20 division after defeating Tembisa Rovers FC 4-3 on penalties.
According to the organiser of the tournament, Steven ‘Bashin’ Molefe, they hope to produce soccer stars through this annual tournament.
“This tournament is not only about keeping young people busy during school holidays but soccer stars have to come out of this and put the township on the map. It is our primary objective to help these youngsters reach their goals and live their dream. Opportunity is very important and we hope soccer professionals use these types of tournaments to find talent. They can find real talent at our dusty soccer grounds,” said Molefe.
Molefe added the tournament was successful and all the teams were disciplined.
“We need business people or any individuals to support this tournament in the future to make it grow and attract more teams from far areas,” said Molefe.
