Kathorus MAIL Knockout Tournament returns for second edition
Participating teams include 2021 champions Villa Development FC, Young Boys FC, Triple S, FBS FC, Dikole Killers and bye and runner-ups Hotspurs.
Kathorus MAIL (KM) and partners Katlehong Local Football Association (KALFA) are thrilled to announce the return of the annual top eight Kathorus MAIL Knockout Tournament following its launch in 2021.
The second edition of the KMKT will present a slight change as it looks forward to hosting eight local teams that compete in the KALFA junior league, with a focus on the under 17 division instead of the senior teams of the Super League.
Founder and editor-in-chief of KM, Zaid Sipho Khumalo and news reporter Itumeleng Modiba met with KALFA competition committee representatives Lehlogonolo Mokatane, Jacob Ngcobo and coaches Abel Sithole, Motseki ‘Tiger’ Khanye and player Zino. The meeting aimed to present the competition prizes and the draw fixture at Sijabulile Secondary School, Katlehong, on August 29.
The tournament will take place at Somhlobo soccer field. The quarter-finals will kick off on Saturday, September 10 and the semifinal and final will play on September 11.
Participating teams include 2021 champions Villa Development FC, Young Boys FC, Triple S, FBS FC, Dikole Killers and 2021 runner-up Hotspurs.
Each participating team will contribute R500 which will form part of the first cash prize of R2 200 and the second cash prize of R1 300, while the remaining R500 will be used for administration.
Players eligible to compete in the tournament should be playing under the U17 KALFA junior league and have their SAFA card.
KMKT 2022 Fixture
1. K-1 UTD vs Young Boys at 10:00.
2. Hotspurs vs Triple S at 11:30.
3. Villa FC vs FBS at 13:00.
4. Dikole Killers vs Amatrompies/Kathorus Young Boys at 15:00.
Tournament Prizes
The 2022 KMKT champions will win two trophies including a rotational trophy, 22 gold medals, a kit bag, and 25 soccer cones. The second prize is 22 silver medals, a kit bag and a set of water bottles. The third prize includes 22 bronze medals, goal nets and a soccer ball and the fourth prize is two soccer balls and a pair of goalkeeper’s gloves.
Background about KMKT
KM introduced the first KMKT in 2021 after agreeing with partners and KALFA to kick start a joint venture to support local football development.
The idea was brought to life after Khumalo shared his desire to host a soccer tournament for the community and the readers of KM newspaper.
Khumalo said the purpose of the tournament is to support and contribute positively to the development of local sports while bringing amusement and unity to the community through local football.
The inaugural tournament was won by Villa Development FC at Somhlolo grounds, on November 15, 2021, after they crushed finalist Hotspurs 0 – 2.
