Rele Mofokeng Foundation Tournament final action galore
This tournament was organised by the Orlando Pirates par excellent forward Relebohile Mofokeng in partnership with FAR Post and Lucky Star Pilchards.
SHARPEVILLE.- It was football galore at James ground in Phelindaba when local soccer teams battled it out in the 1st Annual Relebohile Mofokeng Foundation Soccer Tournament finals.
These mouth watering finals took place on Sunday, and it was action and goals galore throughout the day.
This tournament was organised by the Orlando Pirates par excellent forward Relebohile Mofokeng in partnership with FAR Post and Lucky Star Pilchards.
It was successfully coordinated by his parents.
The day’s programme started with the u13 finals between Celata Vigo Development FC and Sebokeng Ajax FC. Celta Givo FC were crowned the tournament champions after they beat their neighbours 1-0.
This match followed by the u15 final between TS Kings FC and Vaal Garden Sports Academy (VGSA) FC.
TS Kings were crowned the4 champions after they beat their opponents 3-1. In another final, VGA Ladies FC were crowned the champions. They achieved this feat after they beat Maleka Ladies FC 4-1. TS Kings once again crowned the champions in the u17 when they beat Vaal Juventus FC 5-4 on penalties. These finals played as a curtain-raisers to the main final between Vaal Milano FC and FC Government.
Celta Vigo Development FC and Sebokeng Ajax FC players fight for the ball possession. Photo: Zacharia Nale
This was senior men final with the tournament favorites, FC Government crowned the champions.
This was after they beat Vaal Milano FC 1-0 in the exciting final. It was a great day of football throughout the day with the whole Vaal came to watch these two exciting teams. When this tournament started FC Government were the favorites and they never disappointed their fans. They were the most supported team in the tournament since day one.
Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Relebohile Mofokeng’s father, Sechaba Mofokeng hailed the tournament as a huge success. He told Sedibeng Ster Sport that the tournament was 1st annual but it was a great success.
“We want to thank everyone who contributed to the success of this tournament and on behalf of our son, Rele we want to thank everyone for their support. I don’t think this tournament wouldn’t be a success if it wasn’t of your support,” said Mofokeng.
