Caddies crowned champions at Amantombazane Development League U15 finals
A showcase of youth talent and sportsmanship brought local squads together as the community rallied behind emerging players.
The Amantombazane Development League U15 reached its decisive stage on November 7, as the final rounds of netball took place at the Mshayazafe Sports Ground in Kwa-Guqa, ending with the crowning of Caddies NC.
The final rounds brought together six local teams – Caddies NC, Mighty Rangers NC, The Glad NC, Sboboladies NC, Lebo Stars NC, and All Stars NC – for a day that would decide the season’s winners.
After a series of tight matches between the teams, Caddies finished at the top of the log with 25 points, followed closely by Mighty Rangers with 24 points. The Glad came in third place with 18 points, followed by Sboboladies, Lebo Stars and All Stars with 13, four and four points, respectively.
Soccer stars shine
The event also featured women’s soccer matches between Mighty Rangers Ladies, KPM Academy, Gladstars Ladies, and Sboboladies Academy. Mighty Rangers Ladies were crowned champions.
“The focus was not only on winning, but on development, learning the basics, respecting coaches and referees, and enjoying the game,” said Siboniso Zwane, Sboboladies Academy coach and founder of the league.
Individual awards were also handed to deserving players who consistently delivered outstanding performances on the court and field.
Zwane said the tournament was a resounding success and expressed his appreciation to everyone who contributed to its success.
“We thank all teams, coaches, referees, parents, volunteers, and the community for making the day possible,” he said. “More tournaments, more development, and more opportunities are coming this festive season.”
The day concluded with some delicious food freshly prepared by 13-year-old Miss Queen Teen Mpumalanga finalist Oarabile Tshehla, who couldn’t bear to see the players go home on empty stomachs after putting in so much hard work on the field.
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