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The Citizen
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Easter Tournament at Elijah Barayi mega housing near Carletonville bigger than ever
Easter Tournament at Elijah Barayi mega housing near Carletonville bigger than ever The Elijah Barayi Easter Tournament, over the recent long weekend, was a huge success, with many teams from around the area to an organiser and well-known Khutsong referee, Menisa Mabaso, 16 soccer teams participated in this year's event. Teams from the Elijah Barayi mega housing complex, Khutsong, Fochville, Blybank, Wedela, East Driefontein, Johannesburg, Bekkersdal, and Protea Glen battled it out for places. It was the fourth year that the tournament was held at the Elijah Barayi mega housing complex. The tournament started on April 18, and the semi-finals and finals were played on April 21. A team from Wedela, Asivani Nomoya, were crowned the winners after beating Chippa Amagens in the finals. It was a nail-biting finish with Asivani Nomoya winning 2–1 in the penalty shootout that followed. The winners were awarded R60 000 while the runners-up went home with R20 000. Hundreds of soccer fans gathered at the soccer grounds at Elijah Barayi for the finals. There were also netball matches as well as a match between veteran professional soccer players. Other entertainment included dancing groups. 'I am so happy. This year's tournament was bigger than any other event that I have seen in our area,' said another organiser, Puleng Mogorosi. Mogorosi was also the initiator of this added that the biggest mining house in the area, Harmony Gold, as well as various local companies, were proud sponsors of the tournament, while Merafong Municipality refused to assist. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
23-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
16th Master Zondo Sports Foundation Easter Tournamet held
SEBOKENG.- The highly competitive Master Zondo Easter Tournament brought the Zone 12, Sebokeng community together. The Master Zondo Sports Foundation 16th Edition Easter Tournament was held at Sebokeng Ajax FC ground in Zone 12, over Easter long weekend. Teams from all over Emfuleni and Midvaal areas gathered to compete for this year's top 16 tournament. The tournament consisted of the teams that campaign under the Emfuleni Local Football Association (ELFA) development league. The teams from as far as Savannah City in Midvaal, Sharpeville, Boipatong, Bophelong, Evaton and Sebokeng graced this annual Easter Tournament, which is one of the biggest development tournaments in the Vaal, hosted during the Easter long weekend. Speaking to Sedibeng Ster Sport, Master Zondo who is the founder of this tournament, said the teams that participated in the tournament formed part of the development league. He described the tournament as a great success with the Zone 12 community enjoyed exciting football. 'I want to thank everyone who made this tournament a great success especially our local organising committee and our sponsors who also contributed to its success. We thank you for caring for the development of our football. We are looking forward to next year's tournament. I wish the teams all the best for the coming season.' Results: Sebokeng Ajax FC were crowned the u/11 champions Vaal Octopus FC walked away with the u/13 first price Major One FC were crowned the u/15 champions Vaal Gardens Sports Academy were crowned the champions in the u/17. Vaal Inter FC were crowned champions in the u/19 division. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
22-04-2025
- Sport
- The Citizen
Sundowns walk away with bragging rights
SEDIBENG.- Local soccer fans packed the Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijlpark to capacity on Sunday. They went home entertained after Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates clashed in the DSTV Diski Challenge match. Sundowns walked away with bragging rights when they beat Pirates babies 1-0. The score could have been worse if Sundowns had converted their chances in the opening minutes of the game. They were all over the home team, dominating the ball possession. The fans enjoyed every moment of this action-packed encounter. Even though Sundowns looked superior, Pirates regrouped as they also put together some exciting touches, much applauded by their supporters. It was a game of chess with both sides very cautious when in attack or ball possession; however, the game went to break with the score still 0-0. Sundowns came into the second half more purposefully, forcing Pirates to defend with their backs against the wall. The 1-0 final score was not a true reflection of the game. Both sides created clear scoring opportunities, but their forwards were wasteful in front of the goals. Meanwhile, Sekhukhune United and Cape Town City shared the soil when these two sides played to a goalless draw at the same venue on Sunday. Apart from these DDC games, there was action galore at different venues in the Vaal over the long weekend. The UK Easter Tournament was one of the tournaments that attracted a large crowd to the UK's dusty soccer ground in Zone 7. There was also an Easter Tournament at the Pepsi ground in Sharpeville. Both tournaments came to an end on Monday. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
