SA's future football stars face off at the Curro Halala Cup finals
Over the next four days, these talented players will compete in a tournament that promises not only thrilling football but also an inspiring celebration of resilience, confidence, and community among the country's youth.
Read more: Fourways High strikes gold at Camp Discovery Soccer Festival
This year's Halala Cup aims to do more than just showcase skills on the field; it seeks to give young athletes a platform to believe in themselves.
Cindy van der Merwe, portfolio manager of Curro Sport, said, 'We created the Halala Cup to give our young footballers a stage, not just to play, but to believe. Every goal, handshake, and Halala chant will be part of a bigger message: their futures are worth investing in. It's an opportunity for these students to be seen, to develop, and to dream big.'
The tournament begins with 60 school teams representing eight regions, but today, the competition will narrow down to the final 16 schools. These teams will compete in a round-robin format, each striving to earn their place among the best in the country.
Representatives from the Western Cape include Meridian Pinehurst and Camps Bay High School. The Free State will be represented by Grey College and Navalsig High School. From Limpopo, Meridian Northern Academy and Flora Park Comprehensive will showcase their skills. KZN will see Hillcrest High School and Glenwood High School competing, while Mpumalanga's schools will be Stintile Secondary and Barberton High School.
Gauteng's teams include Curro Soshanguve, Clapham High School, Mondeor High School, and Norkem Park High School. The Eastern Cape will be represented by Brylin High School and Westering High School.
The 16 teams will be divided into four pools of four teams each. Over the next few days, teams will play three round-robin matches within their pools. The top two teams from each pool will advance to the Cup knockout stage, where they will compete in quarterfinals, semifinals, and the final to determine positions one through eight.
The remaining teams will participate in the Plate competition, playing additional matches to establish rankings from nine to 16.
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