OUDTSHOORN NEWS - The spirit of Nelson Mandela was alive and thriving on the pitch at the Oudtshoorn Infantry School as the second annual Mandela Day Soccer Celebration kicked off with a symbolic 67-minute match between Superstrikers FC and OLFA Dysselsdorp FC.
The event brought together young soccer talent and their communities for a day of unity, friendship, and sport. The 67-minute match pays tribute to the 67 years Mandela dedicated to fighting for social justice.
“This match was more than just a game,” said Major Desiree Mawela, “It was our contribution to honor Tata Madiba while creating a space where young people could come together, meet new friends, enjoy the game, and strengthen bonds with their teams, families, and coaches.”
Communities from Oudtshoorn, Dysselsdorp, Lategansvlei and Beaufort West were represented, using the day to shine a spotlight on junior soccer development and community upliftment.
With the anticipation of a new junior league season, the event served as both a celebration and a reminder of the unifying power of sport.
Gratitude was extended to Colonel Tiisetso Sekgobela for his support in allowing Alpha FC Oudtshoorn, the Infantry School’s junior football club, to host the festivities on the school’s sports grounds.
“This was more than just a soccer match, it was a celebration of Mandela’s legacy and the positive future we’re building through sport,” Mawela added.
Results
Opening match for 67 minutes in honour of Mandela Day:
First match:
• U17 Dysselsdorp FC aka OLFA - 03
• No 7 - Jaydin Jaars
• No 2 - Ashwill Bessie
• No 3 - Enrico Davids
• Superstrikers - 0
Second Match
Girls match
• Alpha FC Oudtshoorn Infantry School Junior FC - 0
• Superstrikers FC - 0
Third match
• Dream Team - 2
• No 4 - Sameer Essop
• No 3 - Lucian Simon
• Universal FC - 0
• FC ODN - 0
Fourth Match
•1FC Union Lategansvlei - 2
• Jevanty Nuys x 2
•Arsenal FC - 0
Fifth Match
• Young Stars FC- 1
• No 8- Abrain Danster
• El-Roi FC - 0
Sixth match
• Dream Team - 3
• Cayden Steenkamp
• Markinwin Morris
• Anele Khokwe
• U13s mixed team Alpha FC Odn - 0
Seventh match
• Arsenal FC - 01
• Sem Kosyn
• Universal FC - 0
Eighth March
• Arsenal FC-01
• Dream Team - 0
Ninth Match
• Alpha FC Odn/Infantry Sch Jnr FC - 2
- No 9 - Jomal Nathan
- No 15- Iman Booi
• Young Stars FC
- No 7 - Syede Abdallah
10th Match
• Odn Spurs FC - 0
• Superstrikers FC Dysselsdorp Team aka OLFA - 1
• No 2- Ashwill Bessie
11th Match
• Alpha FC Odn/Inf Sch Jnr FC - 02
• No 9- Thabo Mohafa (goal number 17)
• No 7- Bukhomoso Mangena
• u.17s mixed team El-Roi FC - 0
Grand finale match: 90 minutes
• Dream Team played three different teams
30 minutes
• Dream Team- 2
• No 11- Christiano Jonas
• No 10- Thiago Louw
• Young Stars- 1
• No 10-Onke Mpupa
Second 30 minutes
• Dream Team- 1
• No 9 - Zandre Jann
• Dysselsdorp FC aka OLFA - 0
The third and final match
• Alpha FC Odn the Inf Sch Jnr FC - 0
• Dream Team - 0
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