Football fans were left on the edge of their seats as they cheered on their favourites in the Dream Cup played at Dukathole Studium last weekend.
The tournament saw 10 local football teams, including Masondo Soccer Academy, Bombers FC, Spain FC, Kestrel Galaxy FC, Puma Rangers FC, City United FC, Mashashane FC, Ditau FC, Three Litre FC and Super Eagles FC, tackling it out for top honours.
“The theme for the tournament was Taking a Stand Against Gender-based Violence,” said Dumi Masondo, one of the organisers of the event.
He and his co-organiser, Siyabonga Jwara, feel the tournament, which was attended by more than 7 500 guests over the two days, had an impact on everyone involved, players and spectators alike.
“Our country is in crisis,” said Jwara.
“We are losing our loved ones each and every day to gender-based violence.
“So we decided to take a stand and teach our up-and-coming football legends that women are humans and they need to be loved, protected and respected.”
Super Eagles FC, from Germiston Extension Nine, were crowned the winners of the Dream Cup and walked away with not just the tournament trophy and gold medals, but R5 000 and a full football kit branded with the Dream Cup logo.
Mashashane FC, from Dukathole, who were the runners-up also received a full football kit branded with the Dream Cup logo and R2 500 in prize money.
“During the tournament, a man of the match was named after each match,” explained Masondo.
“There was also a prize for the top goalscorer, goalkeeper and player of the tournament.”
The organisers thanked Hollywood Bets, Tenth Sports, Black Water, BFS Cash Loans and Albany Bakery for their contributions to the tournament.
The next Dream Cup tournament will be held in December with 16 top teams battling for the cup.
Local teams are urged to get involved.
For more details search Dream Cup on Facebook.
A Super Eagles FC (blue) player and Masondo Soccer Academy player contest for the ball during their Dream Cup tournament match.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
A Super Eagles FC player (blue) dribbles the ball during their Dream Cup tournament match against Masondo Soccer Academy.
Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC players wait for the ball to be kicked into play from a corner during the Dream Cup tournament at Dukathole Studium last weekend.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competThe two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.ition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
The two-day long Dream Cup tournament was held at Dukathole Studium last weekend. During the tournament, Masondo Soccer Academy (green) and Super Eagles FC faced each other in a nail-biting match. Super Eagles FC were the ultimate winners of the competition.
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