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The 2022 National FNB Festival champions, Mthatha FNB Ladies, have already started their preparations ahead of this year\u2019s tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently the u\/15 squad consists of 20 talented young players and the final squad is expected to depart to Gauteng on September 30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The players are from Commodos Ladies, Coastal Ladies, Ayakha Stars and Horse Fire Ladies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OR Tambo Region is currently among the best regions with the most talented young female footballers across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Photo: Hoseya Jubase<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Women\u2019s football has grown to another level in rural areas under the OR Tambo Municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though they are from disadvantaged backgrounds, the girls\u2019 performance and dedication proves that nothing is impossible to achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year the u\/15 girls broke the record, winning the tournament for the sixth time, by beating Thohoyandou Ladies FC by one goal to nil by the end of the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The head coach, Vuyolwethu Mhlathi, said they are eyeing the title for the seventh time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FNB tournament provided them with hope and made them believe in their abilities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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