Mohlakeng Peace Makers U/13s and Finsbury Super Strikers (the seniors) won the two sections of the fifth annual Wake Up Youth Games hosted at the AB Phokompe Sports Grounds on Saturday, 30 June.
The final U/13 match between Peace Makers and Young Stars, was won by the Peace Makers, courtesy of goals scored by Gift Mbaso and Keatlegille Sere.
The Super Strikers played against the Peace Makers’ senior team, and wiped the floor with them. The first goal was scored by Thabang Lesogo, while Letlhogonolo Xhobu scored the second and fourth goals, and Tshepo Mafafo scored the third to make the score an emphatic 4–0.
“This faith-based tournament has been running for five years. It consists of representatives from various denominations across Randfontein and Mohlakeng. We would have liked to be able to run it better than we do on our tight budget, and we wish that government, especially our local municipality, would come on board, but they have been ducking and diving.
“We also need help from the private sector. We religious leaders hold this event to help enhance youth development on a broad spectrum – not only spiritually but physically too, and a game of soccer helps to reach out to the youth and keep them away from drugs, alcohol abuse and crime in general ” said Pastor John Mkhonza, the organiser.
He added that despite these organisational setbacks they hope that the games will be even better next time.
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