Sixteen teams to compete in DRC Mukondeni tournament

The Mukondeni Grounds are expected to be packed to capacity from Women's Day (9^th) to the 11^th of August when 16 teams will participate in the DRC Mukondeni Soccer Tournament.

The sponsor, Attorney Dakalo Ramuthaga, said that Vhembe was a region rich in talent and “we have over the years seen some talented South African soccer players being unearthed from this area.” He stated that he was committed to promoting local football development and praised the organisers of the tournament for their love of community development.

The 16 teams that will participate in the event are Teams Five FC, Tshikumbu FC, Muwaweni Lucky Stars, Eagles United Stars, Masakona Real Citizen, Tenda IP FC, Hlanganani FC, Tshivhuyuni Green Rovers, Mukondeni Shooting Stars, Mashamba Soccer Academy, Master KG, Vhembe Cora Academy, Amavarara FC, Mpheni Diamond Stars, Madombidzha Try again and Mukondeni Young Chiefs.

The first prize in the challenge is R20,000, a floating trophy, gold medals, and a new soccer kit. The second prize is R10,000, silver medals, and a new soccer kit, while the third prize is R3,500. The team that finishes in fourth place will receive R2,000. There will also be awards for individual achievers.

Date:08 August 2024

By: Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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