Following the completion of the league programme the past weekend, the Safa Vhembe Regional Football Association confirmed which teams had qualified for the promotional playoffs. According to the general secretary of the league, Mr Samuel Matodzi, their plan is to have the opening promotional playoff matches played over next weekend, 17 and 18 June.
Matodzi revealed that they had invited the clubs to a general meeting that will be held on Saturday at a venue still to be confirmed. He further stated that some of the items high on the agenda for the meeting included the adoption of league logs and the toss for the promotional playoff matches. Matodzi said that the kick-off date for the Vhembe Super Cup Competition would be announced during the meeting.
Madridtas FC were crowned the champions last year after they had beaten Mashamba Soccer Academy 4-2 in the final. The Tshifudi side were presented with cash prize of R60 000, two soccer kits and a floating trophy.
Asked whether they intended to stage the prestigious Zwavhudi Winter Youth Soccer Tournament this year, the former correspondent of Limpopo Mirror indicated that he would only be able to respond to the question after their meeting with the sponsors. Thirty-two teams took part in the tournament last year, and Maelula United Brothers were crowned the champions.
Teams that had secured places in this year's Safa Vhembe's promotional playoffs are Merwe United, Basel FC, Madridtas FC, Mukula Young Santos, SMSA FC, Mukula Fast XI, Univen FC, Tshivhazwaulu Peace Makers, Tshikhwani Stone Breakers, Makhitha Oscar Stars, Koki FC, Masakona Young Tigers, Eagles United Stars, Matanda Rockers, Annel Real Vikings, Mabvete Peace Makers, Dipeni FC and Berea FC.