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Parents and the coach expressed excitement after one of their players, Somila Gani (14), was selected to be part of the South African U\/15 squad that travelled to Namibia to represent South Africa at the CAF African School Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tournament was held in Namibia from 8-13 October, with participating countries including Angola, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Eswatini.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the tournament in Namibia, Somila netted six goals for the country and even won the Player of the Match award against Eswatini after scoring a hat-trick (three goals) in their 4-0 victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Somila Gani receiving her player of the match after scoring a hatrick against Eswatini in Namibia. Photo: Supplied<\/div>\n
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Somila was selected during the FNB Championship tournament held in Gauteng province in September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She left Mthatha airport last week, accompanied by Coastal Ladies FC teammates, coaches, Councillor Siphokazi Madyum, and parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coastal Ladies head coach, Vuyolwethu Mhlathi said this is a huge achievement that shows the good results and development they are achieving as a team in Ngangelizwe location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somila\u2019s mother, Nosipho Gani, said she is very thrilled to see her daughter representing the country and encouraged other parents to allow their children to play sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Somila is expected to fly back to Mthatha this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the CAF African Schools Football Championship in Walvis Bay, Namibia, on Sunday, South Africa was crowned champion for both boys and girls.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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