29-06-2025
All Saints rugby players storm to nationals
PHALABORWA – Five of All Saints College's u/15 rugby stars, boys and girls, have been selected to represent Limpopo at the national School Sports Winter Games, set to take place in Durban from Thursday, July 10 to Tuesday, July 15.
This follows their outstanding performance where the u/14 soccer team clinched third place at the Provincial Pan African Soccer Championship, earning bronze medals on Sunday, June 22.
Rugby coach Fabiano Shilongo said he is excited about the achievement.
'The school is in a celebratory mood as the learners are flying the school flag high to nationals.'
The talented learners heading to Durban are Blessed Mazana, Siphosethu Khoza, Tokollo Rasekele, Mzuvukile Dlamini, and Siyabonga Khosa, each having battled through the rigorous stages of the selection process, which began at circuit level, progressed through cluster and district competitions, and culminated at the provincial finals.
Meanwhile, the All Saints u/14 soccer team also claimed glory over the weekend by securing third place at the prestigious Provincial Pan African Soccer Championship, walking away with bronze medals.
The team's success began at the school level and followed a similar path of competitive selections, culminating in the finals held at Northern Academy in Polokwane.
The finals saw the top three teams, including All Saints, tied on six points each after winning both their games. The final standings were determined by goal difference, with All Saints proudly securing third place.
'The competitions were tough and daunting, requiring a lot of agility, stamina, dedication and commitment,' said Shilongo.
Shilongo extended heartfelt gratitude to the All Saints staff, learners, parents, and Lulekani Circuit for their continued support.
Special thanks were given to Arnold Ubisi, soccer team manager, and Rose Ceko, rugby team manager, for their dedication and expertise. He also acknowledged the critical support of school directors Sheila Mani and Sajeev Mani, whose financial assistance helped cover team travel and catering.
Above all, Shilongo praised the school's principal, Rangariyayi Chatindo, whose encouragement and leadership have inspired the learners throughout their sporting journey.
'It has been tough yet fulfilling. We are proud to have reached this stage, and we wish our players nothing but the absolute best,' he concluded.
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