{"id":49216,"date":"2021-03-11T09:42:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T07:42:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/new-soccer-association-launched-20210310-2\/"},"modified":"2025-03-21T09:16:18","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T07:16:18","slug":"new-soccer-association-launched-20210310-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/udexpress\/new-soccer-association-launched-20210310-2\/","title":{"rendered":"New soccer association launched"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_67308d23\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soccer\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11037\/91772a41339e4cd592613e52c25149dc.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11037\/a20cfe02ad5f487787ed15f25ee1825a.jpg\" title=\"Likuwe Sitela (8) from Stokes United soccer club received soccer equipment from Mzikayise Mani from National Lotteries Commission. The NLC sponsored soccer equipment worth R1,9 million to 18 soccer clubs in Uitenhage (Kariega) and Despatch. Photos: THAMSANQA MBOVANE\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Likuwe Sitela (8) from Stokes United soccer club received soccer equipment from Mzikayise Mani from National Lotteries Commission. The NLC sponsored soccer equipment worth R1,9 million to 18 soccer clubs in Uitenhage (Kariega) and Despatch. Photos: THAMSANQA MBOVANE<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>THE National Lotteries Commission (NLC) together with Qhagqiwa Football Association (QHAFA) launched the new soccer association QHAFA on Sunday afternoon \u2013 by showcasing NLC sponsored soccer gear and equipment worth R1, 9 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seventeen Uitenhage (Kariega) soccer clubs, one from Despatch, are the proud sponsorship beneficiaries. The clubs, which arrived at the Jabavu Stadium to listen to speeches from NLC officials, representatives of QHAFA, Councillor Siphiwo Plaatjies, comprised junior and senior divisions. The event was held in line with strict COVID-19 regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These clubs are Young Callies, Young Killers, Young Pirates, City Style, Mighty Teenagers, Reservoir Strikers (Despatch), Black Vultures, United Brothers, All City Stars, Stokes United, Chelsea, New City Stars, Young Tigers, Garden City, City Friends, Kabah United Brothers and Uitenhage Future Stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"middle\" id=\"embed_42c8ded9\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11037\/a839ea10140140a3bd742a44ad7eb4f2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/11037\/8bb37d5d9d5d470e8e8bbcbc0b14f17e.jpg\" title=\"Local youth soccer teams with their colourful soccer gear sponsored by NLC.\"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Local youth soccer teams with their colourful soccer gear sponsored by NLC.<\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>NLC Eastern Cape provincial manager Mzikayise Mani said, \u201cNot everyone who buys a Lotto ticket wins, but they indirectly contribute through ploughing back to communities, with the sponsorships to creches, old age homes, arts and culture related activities or like in this instance, making sure these soccer players are dressed decently on the field.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mani also pleaded with young soccer players to \u201cStay away from alcohol and drugs. 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Ward 45 Councillor Siphiwo Plaatjies said the municipality will assist where it can in terms of soccer fields that are in ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI am hoping that there will be an Easter soccer tournament, so that we can see this beautiful soccer gear and local talent in action again.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE National Lotteries Commission (NLC) together with Qhagqiwa Football Association (QHAFA) launched the new soccer association QHAFA on Sunday afternoon &#8211; by showcasing NLC sponsored soccer gear and equipment worth R1,9 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