10-07-2025
The Bees FC receive warm welcome ahead of ABC Motsepe Championship
The Mpumalanga Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation welcomed The Bees FC (also known as Nyoshi Yaluma) to the Mpumalanga Government Complex on Monday, July 7. The team, which has qualified to compete in the ABC Motsepe Championship, was greeted by the MEC for Community Safety, Security and Liaison (DCSSL), Jackie Macie, and SAFA Ehlanzeni president, Kaizer Sibanyoni.
Nyoshi Yaluma is proof that hard work produces results. The Bees recently represented the province in the national play-offs and will join Kruger United FC in the second tier of professional football next season.
On their journey home, the team made five stops to show appreciation to their supporters. They called at the government complex, Nelspruit Taxi Rank, the Toyota fuel station, the Tonga Puma Fuel Station, and KaMaqhekeza Nkomazi Plaza.
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Bees captain Enocent Mkhabela expressed his pleasure at his teammates' commitment and hard work, which secured their place in the ABC Motsepe Championship. 'We are going to be counted among the best teams in the province; we are ready for the war of football,' he said.
'We will rest for a while before preparing for the exciting season ahead. I always tell the boys that Kruger United FC are our role models. They have finished in the top five of the league, so we can do the same,' said The Bees' general manager, Stanley Ndlovu.
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Macie said the provincial government is excited that the team has earned a spot at the professional level of football. 'Now that you are professional players, you must not misbehave. Avoid alcohol, because when you do, your football talent will die within you. We don't want that,' said Macie.
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