PE Comets 12th Annual Schools Basketball Tournament champions crowned
THE tournament attracted hundreds of basketball fans to the Raymond Mhlaba Indoor Sports Centre recently (on February 9).
PE Comets president, Sibongile Fondini, stated that the tournament proved to be the right platform for producing future basketball stars. Fondini said, “Immense talent has been unearthed during this tournament. Through this annual tournament, we have reaffirmed our strong and long-standing commitment as a club to develop and promote the sport of basketball in our community, in our region, and beyond. We are extremely proud that we have managed our 12th edition of this tournament without lowering the standards.”
“However, we run this tournament without any sponsorship, but we have managed to achieve our goals. Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to everyone who contributed to the successful delivery of our 12th Annual Schools Basketball Tournament.”
It was a do-or-die situation after Kingswood College girls’ U/16 overcame the B-Blessed side 12-11. In the U/16 boys’ finals, Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School secured a convincing 35-27 win over Kingswood College. Fans could not sit down after they were treated to a U/18 basketball final of high standard, with Grey High registering a hard-fought 35-27 win over Zwide Eagles.
The individual awards were as follows:
U/16 girls: All stars: Aishal Ngoata, Jennifer Sweetman (both from Kingswood College) and Kuhle Mazwai (B-Blessed); Most valuable player (MVP): Lineo Gaopotlake (Kingswood College)
U/16 boys: All stars: Esethu Martins, (Khwezi Lomso), Oscar Martinas and Lulo Gqunta (both from Grey); MVP: Ayabonga Vapi (Khwezi Lomso).
U/18 boys: All stars: Logan Galloway, Mpendulo Maxengana (Zwide Eagles); MVP: Hlumelo Stuurman (Grey)
MOFA Welcome Home Annual Tournament results
FOLLOWING the non-availability of Motherwell NU 2 Stadium on February 8, the Motherwell Football Association (MOFA) Welcome Home Annual Tournament (WHAT) postponed games took place at Motherwell NU 11 Stadium on Friday and Saturday.
Seven Sundowns Sports Club advanced to the last 16 teams after they defeated AmaXhosa 4-3 on penalties following a goalless draw on Friday. Camper United FC eliminated Bay Eagles FC 6-5 in a penalty shootout after their game ended in a 1-1 draw on Friday.
Manchester United FC suffered a 2-0 defeat to Motherwell United FC on Saturday. Black Vultures supporters saw their side advance to the last 16 teams when they knocked out Motherwell School of Excellence 8-7 in a sudden-death shootout after both sides shared a 1-1 draw in full-time on Saturday.
Young Romans FC supporters were heartbroken when they saw their team kiss goodbye to the tournament in their 1-0 defeat to Liverpool during an attractive clash on Saturday. Lion City FC won their game on soft points as Channel Porto FC failed to show up for their game.
Ingwe Stars FC booked themselves a berth in the next round of MOFA WHAT with a 4-2 victory on penalties over Dema Development Football Academy following a goalless draw during regulation time. Despite their 3-2 loss, the newcomers Motherwell Envoy FC played their hearts out against Bisho Stars FC. The hot favourites, Young Ideas FC, went down 4-3 on penalties to City Shakers FC as their game ended in a goalless draw.
New Brighton Academy Extra Mile Funerals Tournament a resounding success
The New Brighton Academy Extra Mile Funerals Tournament, which attracted scores of spectators, turned into a resounding success at Chevrolet Stadium on Sunday.
Extra Mile Funerals director, Mncedi Javu, who was chuffed by the way the proceedings went during the tournament, revealed that he noticed that the teams played games of a high standard. Javu said that the second edition of the tournament would take place in August this year.
Javu explained, “I am very happy that the tournament proceeded without hassles as the teams displayed high levels of discipline throughout the entire tournament. Fans who came in large numbers were entertained by these disciplined teams during the whole tournament. I will improve and make the tournament better than it was in August this year.”
New Brighton Academy chairman, Zolani Matiwana, stated that the theme of the tournament, which was ‘building character through sport,’ was achieved. According to Matiwana, the teams and spectators displayed high levels of discipline. Matiwana said, “Through this tournament, we managed to register 1,020 players and 122 coaches and managers. These numbers indicate that the tournament was successful.
“On behalf of the hosts, New Brighton Academy, I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Extra Mile Funerals director, Mncedi Javu, for ploughing back into the community. His contribution has saved many children and youths. The local organising committee, match officials, and spectators also helped to make our programme successful.”
The winning teams received floating trophies, new kits, and gold medals, while the runners-up settled for silver medals. Individuals received trophies for their outstanding performances.
Results of New Brighton Academy Extra Mile Funer-
als Tournament:
Soccer U/13 Finals: City Lads 2(4) – 2(2) New Brighton Academy (game ended in penalty shootout),
Soccer U/15 Finals: Boast Pirates 2 – 1 United Brothers;
Soccer U/18 Finals: Future Stars 2 – 1 City Lads;
Senior Ladies soccer: Sophakama 1 – 0 Sibanye FC
Netball results: Amigo U/13 and U/16 teams were winners.
Royal Bucks FC sweat for their victory over Dynamos FC
It was crunch time after Royal Bucks snatched a hard-fought 1-0 victory when they faced Dynamos FC during their SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay Hollywoodbets Men’s Regional League Stream B clash at Motherwell NU 11 Stadium.
The KwaZakhele side, affectionately known as Amagugu, vowed that they would not leave without a draw or a win, while Bucks did not want to disappoint their home supporters on their own turf. Fireworks were produced right from the outset until the end of the game. The hardworking Bucks playmaker, Asive Rondo Hewana, sent a good cross to his lanky striker, Zusiphe Ndumbe, whose shot was parried over the goal by Dynamos FC’s seasoned Vuyani Mdingi in the 27th minute. Dynamos FC winger, Siyolo Puzi, failed to beat Bucks goalkeeper, Andrew Jack, who collected his shot in the 30th minute.
The long-awaited goal was scored by Bucks skipper, Sibahle Ballo Nkosana, from the penalty spot in the 35th minute. Amagugu midfielder, Sivuyile Mbanjwa, who had a good game, supplied perfect passes to Puzi, but he was tightly marked by Bucks central defender, Iviwe Tower Kakalala, throughout the game. Liyema Vena, Siviwe Senyaka Siyona, Sinawo Tokwe, and the super substitute, Lathitha Mhlekwa, were the stars of the day. On the other side, Anele Macala, Aviwe Nyendwana, Mdingi, and Siyabonga Ngqoba were Dynamos’ standout players.
The Stream A log leaders, Old Grey FC, continued with their winning ways as they routed the once-tough side Eastern Cape Celtics 5-0 at SAPS Main Ground in Mount Croix on Saturday. Ashton Jacobs banged in a brace, while the experienced Lizo Norushe, Malcolm Mafuya, and Zolani Ndlebe each scored a goal.
Other SAFA NMB Hollywoodbets Men’s Regional
League results:
Stream A results:
Golden City Pressure FC 1-1 Bay Tigers FC
Highland Spurs FC 1-0 Camper United FC
Stream B results:
Madibaz Football 1-3 Khipu Major Chiefs Sports Club
Red Lions FC 2-0 Despatch Pioneers FC
