YOUNG Pirates FC Masters will host their preseason open tournament exclusively for the masters at Dana Fields in Kariega on Sunday.
According to Young Pirates FC Masters tournament director Mncedisi Hote, the motive behind organising the masters’ tournament is to keep the players active. Hote explained, “We decided to host this tournament because we want to keep the masters active, as sport promotes healthy living. Furthermore, this tournament will generate interest among other masters and legends in forming teams. I don’t mean football only but other types of sports as well, in order to keep them healthy. We also believe that this tournament has the potential to bring people of all ages together at the fields on Sunday.”
The tournament will be a straight knockout, and the winning team will walk away with R3000, while the runners-up will receive R2000. Hote mentioned that they did not have sufficient financial resources to run the tournament but revealed that they plan to improve it next season.
The teams participating in the tournament are Soweto Masters, Young Pirates, Walmer United, Villagers, Chathaza All Stars, Amajimbos, Barcelona, VW Masters, Uitenhage Masters, and Joe Slovo. The programme will be a one-day tournament. The tournament director, Hote, can be contacted at 083 232 8944 for more information.
