Boschfontein to face Naas in Selati Cup final
KaMaqhekeza Stadium will be packed on Sunday as the final few teams clash for the honour of being crowned Selati Cup Champions.
Naas Academy fans are hoping their team will be the one to lift the Selati Cup this year, following their defeat of Steenbok Classic on Saturday.
Former Selati Cup champs Shongwe Chiefs were also eliminated at Driekoppies Stadium, thanks to the efforts of the youngsters from Boschfontein FC.
The top-eight ladies teams warmed up the crowd, with Phefeni United moving on to the quarter finals after opponents Naas Cosmos did not pitch up.
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Schoemansdal Super Strikers also made it to the second round when opponents Chippa United could not make it to the stadium.
However, the third match of the day, Nkomazi Ladies vs Naas All Stars, provided great entertainment. Eleven goals were scored within an hour, with Nkomazi Ladies beating their opponents 10-1.
Mzinti Ladies also knocked out their opponents Schoemansdal Ladies with 6-0.
Sweating for the last stage, Boschfontein FC made it to the finals by beating Shongwe Chiefs 1-0.
The goal was scored in the 85th minute by 22-year-old Nduduzo Nkosi, who was nominated as the man of the match.
The Boschfontein FC coach, Shakes Shabangu was happy about the victory. He urged the organising committee to choose the best referee possible for the finals. “It’s going to be tough and we don’t need mistakes. There will be no changes on my squad. We will give it our all. The fans must expect the best,” he said.
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Naas Academy and Steenbok Classic were the highlight of the day, with both coaches on their feet and encouraging their teams throughout the match.
Although some fans caused trouble, it was resolved and the players could continue.
The matched ended with a zero-goal draw but Naas Academy managed to get the win with three penalty kicks to two.
All the teams had one goal in mind – to play in the finals of the RCL Foods sponsored tournament and get the chance to meet the legendary Lucas Radebe on Sunday. The soccer star is the Selati Cup brand ambassador and will attend the finals at KaMhlushwa Stadium on Sunday.
Fixtures:
• 10:00: Schoemansdal Super Strikers vs Phefeni United (ladies)
• 12:00: Shongwe Chiefs vs Steenbok Classic (3rd place finalist)
• 14:30: Boschfontein FC vs Naas Academy (final)
• 17:00: Prize-giving and trophy handover.
