Maredi United is celebrating after being crowned champions of the KwaGuqa Masters League, ending a three-year wait to reclaim the title.

The newly crowned champions finished at the top of the standings after 18 matches, collecting 45 points from 14 wins, three draws and just one defeat.

Their impressive campaign saw them finish well ahead of their nearest challengers, Phatudi Masters.

Team manager Enos Maredi said the triumph was the reward for the hard work put in by the club after missing out on the title over the past two seasons.

“We improved and even signed new players with different qualities. I think next season we will win the title because I really trust the team we have, especially the coaching staff,” said Maredi.

According to Maredi, one of the biggest obstacles in recent years was losing players to other teams, which affected the team’s progress and title ambitions.

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Maredi said All Nations Masters provided the biggest challenge during the early stages of the season after consistently occupying second place on the log.

“The only team that gave us pressure was All Nations because they maintained second position in the early games before Phatudi took over. We had no pressure from Phatudi when defending our title,” he said.

With the title secured, Maredi believes several of his players are strong contenders for individual honours when the league hosts its awards ceremony on November 8.

The ceremony will recognise outstanding performers from the season, including the top goal scorer, defender of the season and other top achievers.

“I believe we have the top midfielder. My players did well, and the defender of the season can also come from our team,” Maredi said.

Despite their success, the champions are already looking ahead to the future. Maredi said the club plans to approach potential sponsors to help fund participation in tournaments while the team prepares for next season.

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