Wits skipper hails Discovery challenge
Bidvest Wits and Bafana Bafana skipper Thulani Hlatswayo says the Walter Sisulu Discovery challenge has played a huge role in developing his career.
Thulani Hlatshwayo of Bidvest Wits (Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix)
Hlatswayo, like many players plying their trade in the Absa Premiership, has played at the annual tournament which takes place at the Nike Football Training Centre in Soweto.
“I played in the Walter Sisulu Challenge and it contributed immensely to my career. I know that most of the players who played here and the community look forward to this tournament. The tournament creates a lot of hype and excitement for football lovers. I look forward to witnessing the skills on display this year,” said the Bafana Bafana captain.
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Orlando Pirates youngster Lyle Foster who recently got promoted to the first team also started his football career at this tournament.
This year’s competition will see 104 teams challenge for the championship. The teams will be split into three categories, with 56 teams competing in the main category, while there will be 32 teams in the Under-17 category and 16 teams in the women’s category.
The tournament will played between December 1 and December 29.
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