Limpopo Impala Cricket capped its U/13–U/19 boys and girls squads ahead of Cricket South Africa’s national weeks.
POLOKWANE – Limpopo Impala Cricket (LIC) honoured its emerging cricket talent this morning during a capping ceremony held ahead of Cricket South Africa’s national weeks.
The event celebrated boys and girls selected to represent Limpopo in the U/13, U/17 and U/19 divisions at major national tournaments taking place across the country in December.
The selected squads were chosen from hundreds of young cricketers across the province, marking a significant achievement for the athletes as they prepare to compete against South Africa’s top provincial teams.
LIC president Sakie “Kwakwa” Mabala praised the players for their hard work and dedication, encouraging them to carry Limpopo’s pride onto the national stage.
“You were the chosen ones out of hundreds. We believe you’ll make us proud. Good luck,” Mabala said.
The Polokwane Review-Observer spoke to several players from different age groups about their expectations and excitement ahead of the national weeks.
Here’s what they had to say:
Mpule Sebele (Hoërskool Nylstroom; U/16) – I look forward to achieving something the u/16’s haven’t achieved in a while, which is suppressing the teams and showcasing our talent and showing Limpopo we can do this.Pontsho Mopai (Mahwahwa High School; U/16)- I look forward to winning all the games. Even if we don’t win, we have to show off our talent and show Limpopo we’re are the best. We should support one another and we sure will represent Limpopo well.Alicia Masela (Mahwahwa High School; U/16) – Individually, I would like to take three wickets per match. As a team, we have to show that we were not mistakenly chosen and represent Limpopo well.Mahlako Mamabolo (Hoërskool Frikkie Meyer; U/19) – I’m looking forward to representing LIC and make my province proud by working hard with my teammates and make our tournament a success.Shelfa Mukhari (Mahwahwa High School; U/19) – We want Limpopo to be proud of us and to improve our careers. We look forward to playing for the Proteas.Tanish Patel (Unicorn Preparatory School; U/13) – I’m looking forward to the new challenge and playing a high level of cricket. It’s a dream come true.Ejnar Joubert (Unicorn Preparatory School; U/13) – I want to play at the highest level and make my whole team, family and province proud. .Mpho Matsetela( Laerskool Julian Muller; U/13 ) – I’m looking forward to facing a new tough challenge. I cannot wait for the experience.Abdullah Khan (Unicorn Preparatory School; U/13) – I look forward to playing a higher level of cricket.Diahn Lensley (Laerskool Thabazimbi; U/13)- I’m looking forward to playing a higher level of cricket because I have never played it before.Ayden Du-Plessis (Laerskool Thabazimbi; U/13) – I can’t wait for the challenge and teams we are going to play against.
