The Horse Makuya soccer tournament will take place next weekend, and 16 teams competing in the SAFA Vhembe league, as well as two THULFA teams, will be fighting for the prize money.
The tournament starts next Thursday (27th), with the final scheduled to be played on Monday, 1 May. Matches will be played at Hamakuya, Domboni (Makuya Try Again Grounds).
The tournament is organised to honour Mr Joseph Tshipuliso Makuya, also known as "The Horse", who was very involved in the development of football in Ha-Makuya and the surrounding villages.
The 16 SAFA Vhembe SAB teams that will participate in this tournament are:
Makuya Try Again, Phaphama All Stars, Gondeni Brave Lion, Maholoni Stone Breakers, Masisi Young Stars, Dipeni FC, Sambandou United Professionals, Beria FC, Anel FC, Mukula Santos, Madridtas FC, Mahagala Young Stars, Samsa FC, Tshivhilidulu Hungry Lions, Mavunde United Brothers, and Rambuda Young Fighters.
Two teams from the Thulamela Local Football Association who will play against each other on the last day of the tournament. They are Makuya Junior Aces and Guyuni Hot Spur.
The last 16 matches will take place on the 27th and 28th, with the quarterfinals taking place on the 29th. The semi-finals will take place on the 30th, followed by the battle between Makuya Junior Aces and Guyuni Hot Spur and the final on the 1st of May.