Dynamics need help

POLOKWANE – The head coach of Dynamics FC, Ike Makgakga, said a lack of sponsorship was the reason for the club’s failure to participate in the Polokwane Local Football Association (Polfa) league.

Dynamics, who are the team to beat in the Top Four Tournament in Extension 75, added more silverware to their trophy cabinet when they were crowned champions of the Westenburg Mini Challenge after a 1-0 victory over FC Zamalek at the Westenburg Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Dynamics’ nerves were stretched thin when they needed a 5-3 penalty shoot-out victory over Twente FC from Botlokwa to book a place in the final, which had a R1 800 cash prize at stake.

Twente had a second opportunity to redeem themselves against Zamalek, but after the 1-1 final score, history repeated itself when Zamalek won the penalty shoot out 5-3.

Makgakga said the players were fit and ready to compete in the local league and pleaded with good Samaritans to sponsor his talented team.

“We are happy with the victory in Westenburg. We have won many games recently and the time has come for us to compete against other clubs in the official local league. We do not have money to pay the Polfa affiliation fees and we appeal to sponsors to make our dreams come true.

Our players are committed and disciplined. To test our skills against the best in the league is our aim. To win the league title would be a dream come true,” said Makgakga.

Dynamics took home R1 800 in prize money for their efforts.

Organisers of the Westenburg Mini Challenge, Nyiko Sithole and Dumisani Shirinda, said the aim of the tournament was to help keep players fit during the off season and to maintain strong friendships between local clubs.

“We had a team from as far as Botlokwa compete. In our next tournament, we will invite even more clubs to strengthen bonds,” Shirinda said.