Friendly match at KwaThema Sport Complex halted due to rain
“With the junior league currently not running, such friendly games play an important role in terms of player fitness."
KwaThema – Bolivia Football Club suffered a loss at the hands of Springs Home Sweepers in a friendly u-15 match on Saturday at the KwaThema Sports Complex.
The game ended with a 3-2 win for Springs Home Sweepers, even though officials had to stop the game due to bad weather conditions.
Springs Home Sweepers are currently playing in the Gauteng Development League.
Team owner Mkhonza Mkhonzana says the friendly is a test for new players in the team.
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“This is preparation for the league, and today’s game is to see the progress new players on the team are making and to identify new talent from the other team as well.
“It is also a good exercise ahead of the official league,” says Mkhonzana.
Bolivia FC coach Ben Mazibuko says fitness plays a major role in sport.
“With the junior league currently not running, such friendly games play an important role in terms of player fitness.
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“And with Springs Home Sweepers playing in the Gauteng Development League because they are more advanced than us, it is great for our development and growth as a team,” says Mazibuko.
Springs Home Sweepers u-15 coach Bongi Thela says: “In today’s game we mainly focused on the team’s fitness and identified areas which still need improvement.
“I can’t complain much about today’s game, but unfortunately the weather was against us.”
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