Which Makhado LFA team will win the MTG/PIB?

Four Makhado LFA teams will participate in the semifinals and final of the MTG PIB soccer tournament at the Ravele Dragons grounds tomorrow (Saturday).

Tshithuthuni Remember My Promise, representing the Nzhelele region, will play against Guvhungwa United (X1 Worries), who represent the Vuwani area. The match will start at 09:00. Majosi Embassy, representing the Hlanganani area, will meet Makhitha up the Brooms at 11:00.The final between the winners of the two semis will be played at 15:00.

Mr Elias Luvhengo, manager of Guvhungwa United (X1 Worries FC), said that he was happy with the way the team was gelling. “They are doing their best and we have a good understanding. Apart from the fact that there is a lot at stake in the competition, it is time for us to fulfil our promises,” he said.

The coach of Remember My Promise, Mr Bethuel Bulwana, said that coaching the team "has brought nothing but joy to my heart. I have seen how they have grown in confidence each year.” 

Up the Brooms' manager, Mr Brighton Muvhali, said that his troops usually played well in knock-out competitions.“I’ve told my boys that we can perform well this year, if we just focus and give our best. We are ready for the final battle. By winning the soccer challenge, we will not only make ourselves proud, but the community and management as well,” he said

Mr Happy Maluleke, captain of Majosi Embassy, said the team had received tremendous support from the management. “Just getting to the quarterfinals has made a difference to the boys in terms of confidence and motivation,” he added.

The winners of the competition will receive R6 000, a floating trophy, gold medals and a soccer kit, while the losing finalists will receive R4 000, silver medals and a soccer kit. The teams ending in third and fourth position will receive R3 000 and R2 000, soccer kit and bronze medals respectively.

Date:24 June 2016

By: Kaizer Nengovhela

Kaizer Nengovhela started writing stories for Limpopo Mirror in 2000. Prior to that he had a five year stint at Phala-Phala FM as sports presenter. In 2005 Kaizer received an award from the province's premier as Best Sports Presenter. The same year he was also nominated as Best Sports Reporter by the Makhado Municipality. Kaizer was awarded the Mathatha Tsedu award in 2014.

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