Senior citizen soccer club recruits new players
Elderly people are fighting boredom and keeping the doctor at bay by playing soccer.
The Gogo Sundowns soccer team in Mamelodi is recruiting new players for the new season.
The soccer team has already started recruiting new players.
One of the founders, Sarah Shonisani, said joining the club helps them feel stronger and happier once they start training with the club.
The team trains at Muckleneuk Sports Grounds on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 08:00 to 09:30.
She said the team was looking for members from the age of 50 years.
Shonisani said since joining the team, the elderly people have been feeling stronger and happier.
“The exercise helps the healing process, reducing the visits to the doctor and helping fight boredom at home,” she said.
She said that before joining the club, many frequently visited hospitals and clinics complaining about body pains, diabetes, and high blood pressure, but after joining, it has decreased and they are living a healthier lifestyle.
Shonisani said her blood pressure used to be so high that she sweated from doing very little activity. “Now I feel healthier and stronger.”
She said exercising is good for elderly people.
“Sitting at home and doing nothing, especially for senior citizens, is not healthy,” said Shonisani.
“Joining the club also fights boredom, it helps with getting fresh air and it is fun to meet new and old friends.
Shonisani also appealed for sponsorship and donations “for the team to grow”.
She said the team needed training equipment such as soccer balls and T-shirts.
If you are interested, you can contact Shonisani on 083 329 5134.
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