Fynnland junior soccer players shoot for the stars at prize-giving

The Fynnland Junior Soccer Club hosted their annual prize-giving ceremony to recognise some of the top talent of the season.

November 7, 2024

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

Players Thabiso Latha, Mthobisi Mbhele, Bhekamangwe Mazibuko, Lungelo Zondi and Asiphile Mabso, with their trophies. Photos: Supplied

THE Fynnland Junior Soccer Club held its annual prize-giving ceremony at the Fynnland Combined Sports Club to celebrate the successes and commitment of the youngsters who performed well throughout the season.

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The event brought into focus the commitment of the players and how they had improved. Club secretary Debbie Middleton said it has been a good year for the club, which had 176 registered players this season.

Middelton expressed pride in the players’ improvement and said, “Our players have shown wonderful improvement. Our goal at Fynnland is to develop junior-level soccer, keeping kids engaged on the field instead of in the street. Our senior players, who compete in the Hollywood Bets League, serve as role models for our juniors.”

The ceremony handed different players from the U9 to the U17 awards for various categories.

Most goals scored:

U9A: Khehelo Shozi
U9B: Matthew Mwangala
U9C: Cole Smith
U11: Nhlakanipho Simo (BB)
U13: Blake-Andrew Hodgkinson
U15: Lungelo Zondi
U17: Bhekamangwe Mazibuko

Player of the Year:

U9A: Yusuf Wang
U9B: Olivia O’Donoghue
U9C: Lazar Strydom
U11: Joshua Moster
U13: Molemogi Hlabyago
U15: Asiphile Mabaso
U17: Nkhosikhona Linganisa

Joshua who won the player of the year for the U11 was over-joyed by his win. “I feel so excited to have been awarded player of the year, getting this trophy motivates me to play and work harder to become even better. I really enjoy playing soccer,” he said.

Joshua Moster celebrates with his mom Octavia Makhathini and his player of the season trophy.

Middleton added that Fynnland is not just a soccer club but a family. “Fynnland’s is a family club where we love and support each player,” she said.

As the 2025 season draws near, Fynnland Junior Soccer Club looks to build on this year’s success. For more information about the upcoming season, interested parents or community members can contact fynnlandfootballclub@gmail.com for more info.

Some of the winners from Fynnland Junior Soccer Club’s prize-giving.

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November 7, 2024

Dillon Pillay 1 minute read

Dillon Pillay

He is a relatively new face in the journalism scene as he just recently graduated. He has a Bachelor in Journalism degree with a major in television. As a journalist at Southlands Sun he focuses on a variety of beats of news from hard news to social events and sports. He works as a multimedia journalist utilising his love for the camera and social media to good use.