The school year has begun which means planning for the busy year ahead is underway.
High on the agenda is getting schools’ entries into the biggest schools football tournament in the country, the U19 Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup, in on time. Schools have until the 17 March to register
Schools will be eyeing the R3.4 million on offer in prize money and the opportunity to expose their key players to scouts of the professional clubs.
Registration is open and the Motsepe Foundation, the South African Schools Football Association and the Department of Basic Education are encouraging all high schools to enter the competition as there are plenty of benefits that are associated with the tournament.
The winning school will receive R1 million to spend on legacy projects that benefit not only the school, but the community at large.
Details: www.saschoolsfa.co.za or www.education.gov.za or www.motsepefoundation.org or www.thutong.doe.gov.za/schoolenrichment
