2025 CoM Mayoral Cup produces thrilling final matches
KaBokweni Stadium saw six finals in the 2025 City of Mbombela Mayoral Cup.
There was thrilling action in the 2025 City of Mbombela Mayoral Cup finals at KaBokweni Stadium on May 18. In a nail-biting match, Bazooka XI FC were victorious, beating Junior Callies FC 2-0.
Both teams began the game slowly but Callies started to dominate midway through the first half. Bazooka XI fought back and took the lead through a goal by Paulos Ngomane.
Callies were awarded a penalty in the dying minutes of the first half, but Bazooka XI goalkeeper Vuyo Mokoena saved the spot kick before the referee sent both teams to half time. Bazooka XI were leading 1-0. In the second half, Ngomane scored his second, extending Bazooka XI’s lead. Callies continued to attack with no luck.
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Callies’ goalkeeper, Sanele Nkosi, made two massive saves in the 60th minute of the game when Bazooka XI were looking to extend their lead. Callies missed another opportunity to register their first goal in the 72nd minute. The game ended 2-0.
In another final match, the City Choice Academy U13s defeated Msogwaba Black Burn FC 4-0. In the U17 match, M3V Stars FC defeated Mthimba Football Academy 1-0.
In the ladies final, Team Sgodzi Ladies defeated Junior Butterfly Ladies 2-1. The masters and legends’ final game saw the Salubindza Masters being eliminated. They played against the Real Masters and Robert Shekwa scored the winning goal in the 72nd minute.
The U23 match between Dankie Son FC and Mahusho Bayern FC had to be decided on penalties, after a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes. Despite Mahusho Bayern’s rough start, they scored a goal in the 15th minute through Tshepo Mgwenya.
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However, in the second half, Dankie Son FC were awarded a penalty after a Mahusho defender handled the ball in the box. Simphiwe Nyundu scored for Dankie Son with a decisive penalty kick in the 80th minute. In the penalty shootout, Dankie Son was able to convert three kicks while Mahushu Bayern only scored one.
