MMK pumps more money into SAFA Vhembe

The captain of Young Santos, Tshimangadzi “Papi” Managa (right), and the club’s spokesperson, Mrs Julia Radzilani, photographed with the winning trophy.

MMK pumps more money into SAFA Vhembe

Not only will MMK Funeral Services continue to sponsor the SAFA Vhembe Regional Football Association, they will also increase the sponsorship. This was revealed by the company’s general manager, Pastor NT Ramuhuyu, during the association’s prize-giving ceremony at the Christ Worship House Church Auditorium last Saturday evening.

Ramuhuyu indicated that his company was committed to improving the quality of the lives of the people from the communities in which they operate. A total of R611 500 was distributed to the teams campaigning under the association’s auspices last season.

The overall champions, Mukula Young Santos, received R35 000 and a floating trophy. Rockers FC, who finished second in the competition, received R25 000, Muziafera Blue Eagles (third) R20 000 and Western Stars (fourth) R15 000.

The teams that finished from the fifth to the ninth position, Thula M2, United Artists, Rabai Pull Together, Igwe FC and Tshibvumo Young Stars, were each given R10 000.

Mukula Young Santos were presented with another trophy in recognition of their consistent performance in the past seasons, while a player of Ngwenani Young Chiefs, Thendo Mukumela, was honoured for being selected to the national U/17 team.

A referee, Mr Jelly Chabani, also received a trophy. He was nominated the best referee during the national U/19 tournament in Bloemfontein two months ago.

The spokesperson for Mukula Young Santos, Mrs Julia Radzilani, was also presented with a trophy in recognition of her passion for a male-dominated sport.

During the ceremony, it was announced that the last two teams from each of the nine streams will be relegated to the lower league. Mukula Young Santos will represent the region in the provincial promotional play-offs that will be hosted by Mopani region on a date still to be announced.

The top two teams in the play-offs will be promoted to the Safa second division.

The spokesperson for Mukula Young Santos, Mrs Julia Radzilani, receives her team’s cheque from Mr Munei Mukwevho (right), while Mr George Kubayi (left) looks on.

The coach of Young Santos, Mr Eric “Taylor” Nevhutanda, receives his team’s trophy from the chairman of the competition’s committee, Mr Mulimisi Muneri. Santos were recognized for their consistent performance in the previous seasons.

The spokesperson for Young Santos, Mrs Julia Radzilani, receives her trophy from Mr George Kubayi.

Referee Jelly Chabani receives his trophy from Mr J Maphaha.

Date:04 July 2014

By: Frank Mavhungu

Frank is a Human Resources Manager at the Department of Public Works in Limpopo. He is the longest serving correspondent of the Mirror, having joined us at the end of 1990. He mainly writes sports reports and resides at Tsianda Village. In 2004, Frank won the National Castle League Award, an award for the best reporter in the SAB league in South Africa.

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