Shadani Dangerous Scorpions are still celebrating after being crowned the MTG Soccer Tournament champions at the Makonde Home Defenders grounds last Thursday. Scorpions beat Makonde FC 5-4 in the final.
Scorpions were presented with cash prize of R2 500 and soccer kit during a ceremony at the grounds shortly after the final whistle. The runners-up, Makonde FC or Brazilians, took home a cash prize of R1 800 and soccer kit. The third-placed side, Mudaswali United Brothers, received a cash prize of R800 and R500 was handed over to Makonde Youth Development FC, who finished in the fourth position.
Mudaswali United Brothers beat Makonde Youth Development 4-3 in their losers' final match, which was played at the same venue earlier that day. The winner was also determined through penalty shootout, following a 1-1 full-time score.
During the ceremony, the chief executive officer of MTG Funeral Services, Mr Shudu Magwabeni, praised the organizers for the manner in which they had managed the tournament. He added that the tournament would become an annual event, with the sponsorship increasing from time to time. Mr Magwabeni further stated that next year's tournament will include teams from the nearby villages, Ha-Luvhimbi, Matangari, Khubvi and Muhuyu.
Local artists, including the well-known reggae legend Shufflers Ragimana, entertained the guests during and after the ceremony.