Future Stars Academy (FSA), a local football academy in Potchefstroom, hosted the first FSA Spider Cars Soccer Tournament on Saturday, 4 June.

This massive event saw over 230 players in age groups u.8, u.11 and u.13 compete for prizes at the HTS Potchefstroom fields.

Photos: Wouter Pienaar

“We had a fantastic day of soccer and a great turnout. The spectators also turned out in good support of the children, and we had around 200 supporters in attendance,” stated tournament director Claudio Lucas.

“It was awesome to host such a spectacular event after the Covid-19 pandemic and give the children an oppor- tunity to showcase their talents and skills under professional circumstances with professional organisers (FSA), refs, fields and sponsors.”

This tournament set the benchmark for junior tournaments in North West and showcased the professionalism of FSA and all involved. The smiles on all the kids’ faces showed how they enjoyed the experience on the field.

FSA also sponsored a team from Abraham Kriel Children’s Home to participate in the event. The team took first place in the u.13 category.

The results were as follows:

u.8 Tournament:

1) Saints u.8A

2) FSA Green

3) Saints u.8B.

u.11 Tournament:

1) FSA Ballers

2) Curro Klerksdorp

3) Honey Bees FC.

u.13 Tournament:

1) Abraham Kriel Kinderhuis

2) Honey Bees FC

3) FSA Knights.

FSA Soccer practice times are on Friday from 14:30 – 16:00 at President Pretorius Primary and Saturday from 09:00 – 10:30 at President Pretorius Primary.

If any children, girls or boys, from the ages of 4–16 years, are interested in joining FSA Soccer, please contact Claudio Lucas at 079 279 1288 for more information.