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IOL News
10-07-2025
- Sport
- IOL News
KZN youngsters overcome challenges to compete at the prestigious Gothia Cup in Sweden
Mariannridge friends Delon Taylor and Ansley Cloete managed to avoid socio-economic problems in their community to grasp the opportunity of a lifetime to participate in the Gothia Cup soccer tournament taking place in Sweden, from Sunday. Image: Sibonelo Ngcobo Eight KwaZulu-Natal youngsters will depart Johannesburg's International Airport for Sweden, on Friday, for the Gothia Cup soccer tournament taking place from Sunday. Zarina Agherdien, coordinator of the Bluff-based team, the KZN Lyons, explained that selections for this opportunity took place at the Unity Cup in Johannesburg, which was hosted by her partners in football and development, the German International Soccer Academy-South Africa (GIS). Despite challenges, the boys managed to raise the required funding to pay for their tickets. The boys include: Raul Abrahams (Pietermaritzburg); Shaye Moody (Wentworth); Delon Taylor (Marianridge); Luwellyn Loots (Newlands); Braylen Roaskruge (Wentworth); Ezra Hutchinson (Wentworth) and Mikhaeel Montgomery (Sydenham), and Ansley Cloete (Mariannridge). Mariannridge friends Taylor,16, and Cloete,17, managed to avoid socio-economic problems in their community to grasp the opportunity of a lifetime. Both boys are in Grade 9. Delon is a midfielder, while Ansley is a goalkeeper. Delon and Ansley will be competing in the under-18 squad and claim that they are worthy candidates for this international footballing experience. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Agherdien said the Gothia Cup is the world's largest football tournament, attracting teams and, more importantly, scouts from across the world, providing valuable exposure and elite competition. They worked tirelessly to earn this opportunity and honed their skills by competing notably in the eThekwini u.16 development league in 2024. Ansley's mother, Genevieve Anyigulile, spoke of her struggles in raising four children in an abandoned sports ground's changing room for the past 12 years. Anyigulile said it was an emotional send-off. 'Although we could not go to the bus station, my neighbours and I gave him a send-off. He has never been away from home, and he will now learn to be self-sufficient. He has good company and people around him. I know he will be a success,' Anyigulile said. Tracy Taylor encouraged her son Delon to stay focused and follow his dreams and regarded Taylor as an unsung hero in the community who would one day inspire others. Agherdien together with football director Zaid Poultney made it their duty to know each of their players' worth, mannerisms, and needs. 'We see them as our own. What we are trying to do is difficult because most of them do not come from privileged backgrounds,' she said. Poultney played football, and Agherdien played hockey, both following in their parents' footsteps. She strongly believes that sports can change lives.
BBC News
27-06-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Multiple crews deal with Warwickshire tyre fire near new homes
Firefighters are dealing with a blaze involving about 200 tyres near to new housing estate. Warwickshire Fire Service said it was called to reports of a large fire on Birmingham Road in Ansley at 13:15 BST on Friday. On arrival, three fire crews found the tyres well alight, however the fire was quickly brought under service added that the fire was ongoing and it had caused damage to overhead power lines and electricity supply in the nearby area could be affected. Lyndon Hughes-Marriott was working in a garden nearby when spotted large plumes of smoke. "It was terrible, it looked like a major building, or an old factory was on fire," he said. Mr Hughes-Marriott added: "You couldn't see anything else along the road". The fire service said Birmingham Road, which had been closed, had since reopened. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Buist Academy student wins statewide children's book challenge
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – A fourth-grade student at Buist Academy will be recognized at the State House after winning a statewide children's book challenge. EnlightenSC, an energy education program, invited fourth and fifth-grade students in South Carolina to write and illustrate a children's book about staying safe around electricity. Students created books that integrated the theme of electricity safety while showing the connection between the state's electric cooperatives and the community. Buist Academy student Ansley Gratzmiller was picked as a winner in the challenge. The Charleston County School District said Ansley's book stood out for its originality and thoughtful portrayal of the themes, which earned her top honors in the individual category. 'This is an incredible accomplishment for Ansley and a proud moment for our school,' said fourth-grade English Language Arts teacher Emily Williams. Williams added: 'Ansley's creativity and dedication to this project reflect the high standards of excellence we strive for at our school. We are incredibly proud of her success and excited to see her recognized at the state level.' The Buist Academy student will be honored at the South Carolina State House for her work, and all winners of this year's competition will be featured in the South Carolina Living Magazine. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
