Super Midrand Ladies Academy conquers Imbokodo women’s soccer tournament
Super Midrand Ladies Academy keeper Kgomotso Kubayo saved two penalties while the third hit the cross bar to guide her team to victory.
In a fiercely contested final between Super Midrand Ladies Academy and Chloorkop Super Eagles, a penalty shootout played a vital role in the decider.
With no one wanting to lose, Super Midrand won 3–0 against Chloorkop, all thanks to their goalkeeper Kgomotso Kubayi, who saved two penalties while the third one hit the crossbar and went out.
Read more: Midrand High School dominates the High School Goal Fest soccer tournament
Oluthando Majikizana helps teammate Sinovuyo Gili take the ball from Thato Monyela. Photo: Sphihwe Masilela
Kubayi went on to win the players’ player award after the tournament. Thamsanqa Zengele of Super Midrand and Mpho Mokgoatjana from Chloorkop both won best player awards after displaying good football skills. The young player accolade then went to Bokamoso Molema of Chloorkop.
Eight teams from the Midrand Local Football Association (MLFA) women’s league participated in the maiden Imbokodo women’s tournament at the Rabie Ridge Stadium on September 14.
In the first fixture, M Super Stars narrowly defeated BJM Queens 3–1, Mandrill Ladies got past Fire Sisters 2–0, Super Midrand Ladies won 2–0 against Nkulisa Queens, and Chloorkop Super Eagles beat Eduvos, also known as Vossies, 2–0.
Also read: Summerhill School SA participates in the Jabulani Netball and Soccer Tournament
In the semi-finals, Super Midrand won against Makarina Super Stars 3–0, while Chloorkop narrowly beat Mandrill Ladies 1–0 to set up a fascinating final.
Super Midrand coach Katlego Masia said clinching this tournament sends a strong message that they still want to compete on all fronts.
“We lost three tournaments already this year, so winning this sends a message to other teams that despite losing before, we are still Queens of Midrand. As a team, we were not happy with losing those tournaments, so the players gave their best to win this tournament,” said Masia.
He said he believes the win will boost the team morale and bring back player’s confidence as they prepare for the upcoming LGBTQI tournament.
Follow us on our Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok pages. Join our WhatsApp group for any story ideas you may have.
Related article: Pitso Mosimane Soccer Schools excited to announce its Midrand branch development
