Times Of Swaziland: MAKHWELELA FC ARE  STRYDOM MPANZA  FOUNDATION CHAMP

MAKHWELELA FC ARE  STRYDOM MPANZA  FOUNDATION CHAMP
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BY SANELE JELE on 28/06/2018 04:09:00


MBABANE – Makhwelela FC were crowned the champions of Strydom Mpanza
Foundation tournament.
The tournament that was held at Makhwelela Sports Ground saw four teams battling
it out for the E5 000 worth sponsorship comprising cash, soccer balls and
trophies.
The first match pitting Mhlweni Black Aces and Mazanga FC, saw the latter
proving too hot to handle for the former as they won the match by three goals to
one, while Makhwelela and Mahewu match was decided in penalties after playing to
a goal-less draw in full-time. Makhwelela won 6-5 to claim the E1 500 first
prize.
Makhwelela and Mazanga FC crossed swords in the finals and the two sides were
separated by a solitary goal. Makhwelela won 1-0.
In a post-match interview, one of the organisers, Makhekhe Mavuso expressed
gratitude on the football lovers’ impressive attendance on the day.
“At the end of the day, football was the winner as there was something to play
for,” said Mavuso.
He also thanked the sponsor for the tournament and requested that they do this
more often as it had a huge impact for the youth in the area.
The foundation’s Director, Strydom Mpanza said the weekend’s tournament was
one of a series which the foundation has pledged to support, in order to lure
the youth away from drug abuse.
“Our main target is to keep the youth busy. We are very much happy the
tournament went well,” he said.
The event proved to be a spectacular one as over three hundred people converged
at the sports field to cheer their teams.
Strydom Mpanza Foundation as the sponsor, teamed up with Vela, a project
currently being run by Swazi MTN where the company is registering all their
subscribers.