Samsa FC walked away with the top prize during the awards ceremony of the Talelani Liguluvhe Top 32 soccer tournament, held at the Ramantsha Grounds on Saturday.
A highlight of the day was an exhibition match between former PSL legends and the Western Masters, which ended in a 2–2 draw.
Samsa FC were crowned champions and received R50,000 in prize money, a full soccer kit, gold medals and a floating trophy. Ramantsha Blackpool finished as runners-up, earning R20,000, a kit and silver medals. Madombidzha Western Stars and Univen FC, who finished third and fourth respectively, each received R7,000.
Individual awards were handed out for Player of the Tournament, Best Coach, Best Young Player, Best Defender and Best Goalkeeper.
SAFA Vhembe secretary Sam Matodzi thanked the sponsors and praised the impact of the tournament. "I'm very proud that we have raised young people of real quality," he said. "I'm confident this tournament will continue to produce stars. I also commend the organising committee for a job well done and encourage the community to keep nurturing talent."
Matodzi also highlighted the importance of partnerships in difficult economic times. "Despite the difficult conditions, we still find companies willing to support sports development," he said, extending special thanks to Mr Rendani Mutheiwana, who initiated the tournament to promote rural football development, especially among the youth.
Talelani Liguluvhe Foundation chairperson Mr Mutheiwana commended team managers and players for their commitment throughout the tournament. He reaffirmed the foundation's ongoing support for the event, calling it part of their broader mission to build healthier, stronger communities. "Sponsoring football is a step in the right direction," he said. "The main goal is to unearth new talent, and I'm impressed by how well this year's tournament was organised."