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Easter Games – Naledi Pillars triumph in dramatic soccer final

The Happy Jele Foundation hosted the first Easter Games Tournament in Middelburg.

April 10, 2026
Carmia Jansen van Vuuren 1 minute read
Easter Games brought a festive sporting atmosphere to Themba Senamela Stadium over the Easter weekend. The tournament, hosted by the Happy Jele Foundation, in partnership with the Steve Tshwete Local Municipality, attracted teams from across the district. Sponsors included Liberty Coal, Clover and Alzu Foods. mhluzi, middelburg
Athletes shine at Easter Games with Happy Jele. Photo: Carmia Jansen van Vuuren.

The Naledi Pillars FC emerged victorious in the Promotion Division final at the Middelburg Easter Games after a dramatic penalty shootout against Nashville FC.

The teams played to a 1–1 draw in regulation time before Naledi Pillars secured an 8–7 victory on penalties.

“This is the first edition and we hope it will become an annual event that develops players from our communities,” Happy Jele.

Photo: Carmia Jansen van Vuuren.

In the SAB/Motsepe Division final, Malombo Royals defeated Mhluzi Aces 2–1 to claim the title.

The Easter Games also featured a Legends match where PSL Legends beat Liberty Legends 4–0.

The tournament, hosted by the Happy Jele Foundation, brought together teams from across the Steve Tshwete municipal area and aims to develop local football talent.

Soccer Results

  • Promotion Division Final, Naledi Pillars FC (1), Nashville FC (1).
  • The Naledi Pillars FC won 8–7 on penalties.
  • SAB/Motsepe Division Final, Malombo Royals (2) won against, Mhluzi Aces (1).
  • One of the highlights of the tournament was the Legends Soccer Match, which saw the PSA Legends winning (4) against the Liberty Legends (0).

PHOTOS: Carmia Jansen van Vuuren

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April 10, 2026
Carmia Jansen van Vuuren 1 minute read

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Carmia Jansen van Vuuren

Carmia is an up-and-coming junior journalist at the Middelburg Observer. She has a burning passion for creative writing and poetry. She is a qualified language educator but fiercely enjoys the challenges that writing and reporting offer. Her focus spreads over different fields, including human interest, hard news, investigative reporting, and sports.
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