Charbo sport tournament
Charbo Security's Annual Sports Tournament in Mashishing recently ended on a high note.
The two-day tournament took place at the Kellysville Sports Grounds where 14 teams competed in soccer and netball on August 24 and 25.
According to Charbo Security’s Charles Fakude, the tournament aimed to honour women during Women’s Month, as well as to support the fight against women, child, and substance abuse.
“We aim to give support and show appreciation to women and children in sports, so they can be recognised and not feel isolated in our communities,” Fakude said.
The competition was fierce during the tournament. Players cooperated tactically and the crowd was filled with enthusiasm. A Malawian soccer team was invited to join the competition, which enhanced the influence and enjoyment of the tournament.
Eight soccer teams clashed to qualify for the top four, when Mabantiti FC, Mash United FC, Eleven Experience FC, and Riverside FC got eliminated on Saturday. Skhila United FC, Flames FC, Bochsoek FC and African Morning Stars FC qualified for the top four semi-finals on Sunday. Skhila United FC played against Boschhoek FC and won 3-2. Flames FC played against African Morning Stars FC and clinched the match 3-1. Skhila United FC and Flames FC clashed in the finals where Skhila United FC beat Flames FC 6-2.
For the first time, the women’s soccer teams participated in the tournament which added more excitement to the stadium.
Only two teams, Skhila United FC and Riverside FC clashed and drew 1-1, where Skhila FC beat Riverside FC 5-4 in the penalty shoot-outs.
In the netball category, four teams, Kingdom Stars, Destruction Girls, African Morning Stars, and Excellent competed with one another. African Morning Stars and Excellent were eliminated. Destruction Girls beat Kingdom Stars in the finals.
