Kiriyatswane represents district

HIGHVELD – Kiriyatswane Secondary School will represent the district at the McDonald’s Soccer Schools Festival.

The tournament is hosted by Govan Mbeki Municipality and will take place at the eMbalenhle Sasol Club on Saturday, 13 August.

The McDonald’s Mpumalanga coordinator, Mr Terrence Kobo, said schools from six municipalities in Limpopo and four Mpumalanga municipalities will take part in the soccer festival.

All the soccer grounds will be flooded with supporters and parents who will be transported by City to City buses from their districts to the venue.

Kiriyatswane emerged as the district champions during the play-offs that took place at Kinross Sasol Club on 17 June.

“We are excited about the new league format which will not only reach children in schools, but also provide the opportunity for the parents and communities to be part of the festivities while supporting their children.

“The soccer festival will also allow children to showcase their football talent among their peers from different provinces,” said Mr Sechaba Motsieloa, Corporate Affairs Director: McDonald’s South Africa.

The league also provides the opportunity for teachers and coaches to be trained at the soccer festival coaching clinics in partnership with the Koninklijke Nederlandse Voetbalbond – Dutch Football Association World Coaches programme.

Sasfa president, Mr Mandla (Shoes) Mazibuko, said: “This has been a six year standing partnership and was extended for a new three-year cycle.

“We are really proud to witness the young players’ dreams realise through the McDonald’s U/14 Schools League.

“We will continue to provide structures for schools and children to develop their football skills at grassroots level,” said the president.

The nine provincial winners will proceed to the McDonald’s U/14 Schools League national finals in Gauteng from 29 September to 1 October.