Skhila FC crowned champions of inaugural Romans Pizza tournament
In the field of play, Skhila FC were outstanding as they won the tournament by beating Peace Makers 2-1 in the finals.
With an aim of improving sports locally, the Lydenburg youth approached Romans Pizza to sponsor a soccer tournament during the Easter weekend.
The tourney kicked off at the Mashishing Stadium on March 29 and was completed on April 1. It involved 16 local teams participating in the Mashishing Promotional League.
“We labelled the tournament the Romans Pizza Cup after the restaurant sponsored this good initiative. We aim to have this tournament annually, and it will assist in unearthing local talent. Having our youth participate in sports activities prevents them from engaging in criminal activities and takes them off the streets,” said one of the organisers, Jerry Fenyane.
In the field of play, Skhila FC were outstanding as they won the tournament by beating Peace Makers 2-1 in the finals. The third- and fourth-placed play-offs saw Thaba Chweu Boarding School defeating Kellysville United 2-1.
The winners took home R6 000 prize money, a trophy and gold medals. The runners-up were consoled with R4 000 and silver medals. The third-placed team received R2 000 and bronze medals, while the fourth-placed team went home with R1 000.
For his exceptional play, the tournament’s best player, Solly Thokwane, received new soccer boots from the sponsors, Jukie Hinds and Lucky Magahla of Romans Pizza.
The tournament organisers thanked the sponsors for investing in local communities.
