Shima Mphahlele honoured for his unwavering dedication
The Northern Academy High School coach and player for the Noordelikes Rygby Club was awarded for his stellar rugby performance throughout the year.
POLOKWANE – Northern Academy High School principal Frederick Romijn has congratulated one of their rugby coaches, Shima Mphahlele, for winning Noordelikes Rugby Club player of the season, as well as the player’s player season awards recently.
The 25-year-old sportsman, who is a winger at Noordelikes Rugby Club, won the two prestigious accolades at the club’s year-end function and awards ceremony held on November 2.
Romijn described Mphahlele as one of the dedicated players in the club and a good coach to aspiring rugby players at the school.
“His commitment to rugby is unmatched. He was injured but he was able to recover and go back to the field to play. He showed the character of someone who is willing to play and achieve their goals. He is liked by the players, coaches, his friends and learners who play rugby at the school. He is always positive and his success will rub off well on the aspiring rugby players at the school.”
Mphahlele said he is happy to have won the awards.
“I was not expecting the awards. I am quite shocked because there are other talented players in the club. I am happy to have won the two awards, they will motivate me to continue improving on my game.”
