Kwatsaduza – Sibiya Football Club has made history by being the first team from Langaville to be promoted to the Safa SAB League.
This comes after both Sibiya and Tsakani’s Amazababa Football Club were promoted to the SAB League following play-offs.
Sibiya FC team manager Thabiso Kgoarai said the promotion has been way overdue.
“We were supposed to have played in the finals for the 2018/19 season but due to football politics, we were denied that opportunity.
“Nonetheless, we continued to work hard, pushing against all odds, and our hard work has finally payed off,” he said.
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The team was established in 2017 and has two divisions, one of which will continue to play under the Springs Local Football Association.
“The goal now is to maintain our status, learn, grow and develop as this level is advanced.
“We will be competing against good teams, such as Amazababa, which is also a home team.
“As a team we would like to congratulate them as well; they must represent Kwatsaduza well. I hope they are preparing as much as we are,” he stated.
The two teams join Verbal Warning and IX Experience from Kwatsaduza to play in the SAB league.
Amazababa FC team manager Tish Tshabalala said the promotion comes with great opportunities.
“We are excited as this has been on our short-term goal list. Playing in the SAB league means our players will also be seen by scouts,” he said.
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The team is preparing for their first game in the league, which will take place on Saturday at Vosloorus Stadium.
“The challenge is that we have lost time for training due to Covid-19, meaning now we have to work twice as hard.
“With the support of the team and its stakeholders, I am positive we can make it.
“Since the return of football, we have been practising in the morning and evening,” explained Tshabalala.
The team also wished Sibiya FC well with their future endeavours.
“To Sibiya, I would like to urge them to play with dedication and to never stop working hard. I want to see them in the ABC league. I have no doubt they will represent us well,” he said.
