Sekhukhune United finally get trophy

Sekhukhune United have finally received their GladAfrica Championship trophy, R3m prize money and winners’ medals for winning promotion last season. The trophy was handed over last Wednesday.

Babina Noko topped the league with 53 points from 30 matches, two points more than Royal AM, in June.
The team did not receive their trophy and medals because of the legal battle between the PSL and Royal AM.

The club’s chairman, Simon Malatji, said, “We wish to express our gratitude to the players and the technical team for the wonderful effort of achieving the most important milestone by winning the GladAfrica championship in the maiden season.
“It was an honour to have achieved this result under the difficulties of Covid-19 pandemic.”
Goalkeeper and captain, Tapuwa Kapini, was ecstatic and celebrated the moment by thanking his teammates and management.
“We are the champions. The trophy is here and it was an amazing feeling. It is time to celebrate. It was not an easy journey and we worked hard for this moment,” said Kapini.

“We appreciate everyone who has been part of our journey and we cannot wait to hit the road to do the trophy parade. The feeling of wearing the winner’s medal is unbelievable. I dedicate the championship to the supporters and all the people of Sekhukhune for supporting us during the uncertain moments,” he said.

Malatji thanked the supporters and also the departed king of Sekhukhune, His Majesty Kgoshi Thulare III, for supporting the club.