Young Aces and Shining Stars promoted to SAFA
NMB Hollywoodbets Regional League
PENALTY lottery helped PE East Football Association (PEEFA) Young Aces and Motherwell Football Association (MOFA) Premier League champions, Shining Stars, to campaign in the regional top-flight football 2024/25 season during the SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay Hollywoodbets Promotional Play-offs at Walmer Township Grounds on Saturday and Sunday.
Aces defeated NEBFA league champions, CCX Callies, 1–0 in their opening game on Saturday. Aces then played to a 1–1 draw against PEFA side, Ebhayi, who also defeated CCX Callies 1–0 in their opening game.
Aces faced Park United, who embarrassed ZWIFA league champions, Kuyasa United Brothers, 6–1 in their last game. United lost 4–3 to Aces on penalties after their game ended in a 1–1 draw.
Stars shared a 1–1 draw with KUYGA League winners, Futures FC, on Saturday. In their last group stage, Stars humiliated ZAFA Royal Blues 9–0 in a one-sided game. Futures also drubbed Blues 6–0 on Saturday.
WAFA League winners, Golden Heroes, earned a hard-fought 3–2 over the PENFA League champions in their last must-win game. Stars defeated Heroes 4–3 on penalties after their goalless draw on Sunday.
Imbasa Primary, Ndzondelelo Secondary, represent region in Provincial Schools Football Play-offs
IMBASA Primary School u/15 girls and Ndzondelelo Secondary School u/15 boys represented Nelson Mandela Bay in the Provincial u/15 Schools Football Play-offs at Bunkers Hill Sports Grounds in East London on Saturday.
Imbasa Primary School’s provincial journey started after they won the regional play-offs at Alexander Road High School recently. Imbasa defeated Isaac Booi Primary 5–2 and Melumzi Primary 3–1 to become the regional winners.
Ndzondelelo Secondary overcame Alexander Road 1–0 during the finals.
In East London, the schools were divided into two grounds, with Imbasa Primary and Ndzondelelo Secondary being in Group A. In their first clash, Imbasa went down 3–0 to Amathole side, Putuma Junior Secondary School. In their last game, Imbasa lost 1–0 to Nkwanca Senior Secondary from Chris Hani District.
Ndzondelelo Secondary was defeated 1–0 by the rivals Khayakhulu Primary from Sarah Baartman District in a tough battle. Ebenezer Majombozi Senior Secondary from Buffalo City Municipality earned a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Ndzondelelo. The Nelson Mandela Bay boys lost in their last match against the Alfred Nzo District winners, Saint Georges Senior Secondary, who beat them 2–0.
In the girls’ finals, Putuma JS overcame Joe Gqabi District winners, Mamontoeng Senior Primary 3–0, while St George’s were crowned the provincial boys’ winners after they demolished OR Tambo District side, Futye Junior Secondary, 4–0 in the boys’ finals. Putuma and St George’s will take part in the National Schools’ Sports Championships in Gauteng from August 8 to 11.
Nelson Mandela Schools Football Chairman, Macdonald Mabongo, indicated two Imbasa players and four Ndzondelelo players were selected to represent the Eastern Cape team during the national games.
“I am overwhelmed that our teams participated in the tournament. Furthermore, they have put our region on the map. Again, I would like to wish good luck to our players who are selected in the provincial team,” said Mabongo.
NMB Industrial Football Association hosts KC
Hendricks Cup competition
FANS converged at Dana and Jubilee Fields in Kariega, as well as at Shatterprufe Grounds in Struandale, on Sunday when the Nelson Mandela Bay Industrial Football Association hosted its KC Hendricks Cup Competition games.
Kanu advanced to the next stage after they eliminated Heineken Distell 4–2 on penalties, after a 1–1 draw at Dana Fields. Eberspacher defeated Borbet 3–2 at Dana Fields. Dana Spicer kissed goodbye to the tournament in a 2–0 loss to defending champions Continental at Dana Fields.
Shatterprufe Neave was knocked out 3–1 by Fomoco Ford at Shatterprufe Struandale Grounds. BKB managed to defeat Conti-Tech 2–0 at Shatterprufe Struandale Grounds. League log leaders, Aspen, edged out Wollard AutoX 5–3 at Shatterprufe Struandale Grounds.
Sasko overcame Hi-Tech Auto 2–1 at Jubilee Fields. Forvia Port Elizabeth booked itself a place in the next round of the competition following their 5–4 win on penalties against CRH Africa at Jubilee Fields. Durr Africa secured a 4–2 win over Adient PPC at Jubilee Fields.
MSE honour outstanding players
MOTHERWELL School of Excellence (MSE) held their end of season players’ awards at Vulumzi Senior Secondary School on Sunday in Motherwell, to honour their outstanding players during the MOFA 2023/24 season.
According to MSE President, Vuyisile Dyakalashe, the motive behind holding the function was to motivate their players.
“Our club made us very proud; that is why we decided to do something to boost their morale. Everybody did a lot for the club, but there are those who raised the bar more than others. I would like to urge the players’ parents to support their children when they play. Players perform extraordinarily well when their parents are behind them,” said Dyakalashe.
MSE star player, Sibabalwe Witbooi, went home with two trophies after he was voted the player of the season and the players’ player.
Ahlumile Mpongoshe and Siphosethu Nosilela received the midfielder and defender of the season respectively.
Iva Bill scooped the top goal scorer award, while Sive Gqokoma and Abenam Poro were voted as goalkeeper and young promising player of the season respectively.
Samampondo Mdala won the u/13 player of the season trophy, while Sivenathi Dyantyi and Lusanele Qamba received the trophy as the best netball players of the season.
