Primary and High schools participate in Hyper Schools Cup
Hyper Schools Cup, a school soccer tournament sponsored by Hyper Academy, in partnership with Aston Villa FC, was held at Somhlolo Sports Ground in Katlehong on March 1.
Four primary schools from Katlehong, including Matshidiso, Sonqoba, Thembalethu and Abram Hlophe primary schools, as well as four high schools from Katlehong and Palmridge, including KwaDukathole, Mpotsheng, Katlehong and Palmridge high schools, took part in the prestigious tournament.
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The first primary schools’ semi-finals where Matshidi Primary and Abram Hlophe Primary battled it out for a spot in the final, was won by Matshidiso Primary 3-1, while Sonqoba Primary defeated Thembalethu Primary 10-1 in the second semi-final.
The long-fought battle for first place finished with 5-4 in favour of Sonqoba Primary after a penalty shoot-out.
The first high schools’ semi-final game was between KwaDukathole High and Katlehong High. KwaDukathole won the game 4-2.
Palm Ridge High defeated Mpotsheng High 3-1 in the second semi-final.
The boys from Palmridge High defeated KwaDukathole High 1-0 in the final.
Jukes ‘Morhino’ Seola, the tournament organiser and coach of Aston Villa FC, said the aim of the tournament was to give back to the community.
“At the same time, we are trying to grow football in local schools. I was once a learner at Matshidiso Primary and Katlehong High. That is why I gave these two schools an opportunity to participate. I am giving back to them since it is where my football career started. I am now coaching one of the best teams around. That is because of the knowledge of football I gained while still attending these two schools,” said Seola.
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Ketometsi Klaas from Sonqoba Primary was the goalkeeper of the tournament in the primary school category and Thabang Lefao from Palm Ridge High in the high school category.
Bongonkosi Mnguni received the leading goalscorer award in the primary school category while Mfanafuthi Thwala received the same honour in the high schools category.
The primary school player of the tournament was Katleho Mopedi; Thato Kheteng received this award in the high schools category.
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