Siphelele Nketo
SOCCER and netball teams have walked away with prizes after the Harry Gwala District Municipality Mayoral Cup Games in Ixopo last Saturday, June 27. A demonstration of talent was witnessed during final matches at Jeffry Zungu Sports Field as football and netball teams competed for top prizes.
In the open men’s football, Mighty Movers FC from Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality took the first position, followed by Juventers FC from Umzimkhulu in second place, and in third place was Arsenal FC from Umzimkhulu.
The football U20 winner was from Umzimkhulu, while Kokstad took second place and third place went to a club from Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality. In women’s football, Crystal City FC took the first place, followed by Diski Pros Academy in Kokstad and Waterfall FC from Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality in third place.
The netball U19 winner was a team from Greater Kokstad Municipality, followed by a netball team from Umzimkhulu, and third place was occupied by a netball team from Johannes Phumani Phungula Local Municipality.
Speaking at the cup finals, Harry Gwala District Municipality mayor Zamo Nxumalo expressed his sincere appreciation to all teams participating in the tournament and commended young people for embracing sport as a positive force to build discipline.
The mayoral cup games were described as an important platform for identifying and nurturing sport talent and promoting social cohesion and healthy lifestyle.
