Local soccer tournament to fight social ills

Former Bafana Bafana player, Tlou Molekwane will stage a one day soccer tournament at Seshego Stadium’s ground B on 16 June so as to give aspiring soccer players a platform to show their talent. This engagement in sport, he believes, will also assist in fighting the social ills prevalent in the area.
The Seshego born defender, currently playing for Bloemfontein Celtic Football Club, said there are lots of young boys blessed with immense soccer talent but who have become immersed in social ills and are unable to grow their talent.
“Those are the people we are targeting. We want to see them on the field of play, engaged in their favourite sporting code. We believe this initiative can fight the scourge of these social ills. One of the reasons why young people, particularly boys, resort to social ills is that they have given up on their dreams. We want to give them hope, a chance and an opportunity,” Molekwane explained.
He said football scouts from prominent soccer teams in the Premier Soccer League have been invited to come and see the talent in Seshego. The scouts will also give motivational talks to participants.
“I am doing this because soccer gave me a better life and I want to see every talented soccer player in Seshego and surrounds playing for a professional team and the national soccer team one day. I don’t want to be selfish because I was also helped by people along the way and this is just my way of giving back to the community,’’ added Molekwane.
Asked how many teams would take part in the tournament, Molekwane said they were looking at four to eight teams.

Story and photo: Herbert Rachuene
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