The McDonalds U/14 School's League gives up and coming players a chance to showcase their skills.
POLOKWANE – Soccer teams from various schools in the province are encouraged to register for the 2017 McDonald’s u/14 Schools League
This is a national schools league which aims to give aspiring football players a platform to showcase their skills on the pitch.
This is the eighth edition of the tournament and only one team from the province will earn a spot in the national finals.
The tournament has in recent years produced players such as Phakamani Mahlambi, Sibongakonke Mbatha and Kobamelo Kodisang who are currently representing South Africa in Zambia at CAF u/20 Cup.
Schools around the country are encouraged to register for the u/14 McDonald’s Schools League 2017. The registration closing date is 31 March and the league will kick-off after the launch which is expected to be held on 6 April.
League forms are available on SASFA website www.saschoolsfa.co.za or contact (011) 403 2844.
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