Roosevelt Young Stars soccer team diversifies into farming
The Roosevelt Young Stars soccer team from Alexandra is breaking new ground by introducing their players into the world of farming.
The Roosevelt Young Stars soccer team from Alexandra, known for their impressive skills on the field, has recently embarked on a new journey off the field – a farming project.
In an innovative move, the team introduced its players to the world of agriculture, aiming to instil valuable life skills and create a sustainable source of income for the club.
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Team manager Robert Langa said, “Even though we are training players to become professionals, we know that some won’t make it to play for the big teams. I then decided to skill them to utilise their hands for farming.”
Langa said this project would bring financial stability to the team as they would sell the products they have grown.
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“There are moments when sports teams struggle with funding, and this initiative will create financial stability for the Young Stars. By selling produce and other farm products, the team will generate revenue to support our soccer activities, ensuring that we can continue to compete at a high level.
“This project is also aimed at fighting poverty by encouraging others from the township to use the small spaces they have to grow their vegetables so that they will not rely on food parcels or vegetables from the City of Johannesburg.”
Team players expressed their enthusiasm for the new farming project initiated by their manager. Team captain Tshepiso Malete said, “We are truly excited about this opportunity. It will not help us financially only, but it will also teach us valuable life skills and bring us closer as a team.
Langa asked for assistance in finding a piece of land where they could grow their vegetables.
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