Nkowankowa Continental stuns Amazulu
Nkowankowa Continental FC u/18 recently participated in the Engen Knock-Out Challenge 2023, the Champ of Champs, in Johannesburg.
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Although the local team did not make it to the semi-finals, they ended up in the group stages. Winning 1-0 against Amazulu FC was a highlight. Former team manager, Tsholofelo Bulala, told the Herald that although the team did not go far in the games, they learned a lot from the experience. She said that the event will always be a great memory.
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“To be part of a national and well organised challenge, we felt blessed as a team. “We were one of the few inexperienced teams in the tournament, because we were playing with professional teams, such as Chippa United and Stellenbosch FC. “The tourney gave our boys exposure; they were on television, and they have learned a lot and came back home to implement what they have learned.
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The challenge began on Wednesday, September 20 and ended on Monday October 2. Nkowankowa Continental finished fourth in their group. Stellenbosch FC were crowned the 2023 champions of the tournament