02-08-2025
Soccer legends all set for a new chapter in the district
Soccer legends all set for a new chapter in the district
Uthukela District Masters and Legends held its elective conference last Saturday (July 26) at the Town Hall, where a new committee was elected. This makes it possible to identify and 'formalise' soccer legends in the district.
Uthukela District SAFA president Mr DT Phiri and Uthukela Sports Confederation chairperson Mr Thabani Gamede graced the conference with their presence. The KZN Masters and Legends Task Team was represented by its deputy secretary, Nhlakanipho Mkhize. Their aim is to improve the lives of former soccer players.
The committee is responsible for facilitating development programmes for the benefit of its members.
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Some of the opportunities that are offered to these legends include accredited soccer coaching programmes; equipping them with business skills; and placing them in schools to assist with soccer coaching, working closely with the Department of Sport, Arts & Culture and private businesses.
The newly-elected structure is as follows: chairperson – IS Mahlambi; deputy chair – Sipho Kubheka; secretary – Sipho Kubheka; deputy secretary – Nondumiso Thabede; treasurer – Philani Kubheka; local organiser – Vukani Manyathi; additional members – Vusi Mazibuko, Phili Mhlanga, Phumlani Mkhize and Vincent 'Ace' Sokhela.
A big thank you to Lucky Maphisa (who is currently serving as a member of the Provincial Task Team of the KZN Masters and Legends) for organising and facilitating the process.
For enquiries, contact Sipho Nkosi on 0826908072
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