GGM tournament finally kicks off again

It is the first time it is hosted since the Covid-19 pandemic and the Greater Giyani Mayor, Thandi Zitha, officially launched the tournament at Giyani Stadium accompanied by her executive and the new municipal manager, Duncan Khosa. The tournament, which is scheduled to run until July 1, is expected to attract scouts from the big teams in the country who would be looking to find new talent.

“We specifically requested that there be a representation of youth among the players because we wanted to give them a platform where they could showcase their skills,” said the mayor. The schedule will see teams participating at the same time but at different venues to have the final on July 1 on the main pitch. The same number of female teams have entered as the men, suggesting that the women’s competition will be much more competitive than in previous years.

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The champions in the men’s division will walk away with R22 100, and 24 gold medals plus two soccer kits and two balls, followed by R17 100 for the runner-up which goes along with 24 silver medals, kits, and soccer balls. The team in third place wins a cash prize of R10 100, plus 24 bronze medals and one soccer kit plus a soccer ball. The team in fourth place wins R8100.

The prizes for the female soccer teams range from R15 100 for the first team followed by R12 100 for the runner-up, R9 100 for the third position, and R7 100 for the fourth position. All the prizes go along with soccer kits and soccer balls. Netball prizes start from R13 600 for the first place, followed by R10 600 for the second place. The team ending in third place is expected to receive R7 600, followed by R5 600 for the fourth place. All the prizes go with netball kits and medals. All the participating teams in the tournament that ends between positions 5 and 8 will receive a consolation prize of R1225 each and relevant sports kits.