United against breast cancer
JOBURG - SuperSport United Football Club is doing its part to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to show its support for the cause, SuperSport United has taken the initiative to wear pink armbands.
Matsatsantsa, as the team is popularly known, will take to the pitch wearing the armbands in its next two league matches.
The Tshwane-based side is scheduled to play against Maritzburg United in Pietermaritzburg and Bloemfontein Celtic. Coach Cavin Johnson said, “We are delighted to be playing a part in the fight against breast cancer as a football club.
There is so much that we can still do, but we are making an effort and I think the pink strip and armbands are a step in the right direction for us to show that we on board for the fight against breast cancer.”
The club also took part in the iThemba walkathon, a walk against breast cancer at the Marks Park Sports Complex.
Matsatsantsa vice-captain, Thabo September encouraged others to get behind the campaign. “This is certainly a great initiative and we at SuperSport fully support the awareness. Hopefully our involvement will make some changes to those who suffer from breast cancer.
“As a matter of fact, my aunt passed away as a result of breast cancer and it really affected me having lost a family member. As a club, we really care and hope to spread the message going forward,” said the SuperSport defender.
