Jonathan Thifhulufheli High is the new champion of the schools’ winter tournament, after beating Litshovhu High 2-1 in the final match, played at the Makhado show grounds during the Makhado annual show last Friday.

The two teams played to a 1-all draw and the winner was determined through a penalty shoot-out.

As usual, Litshovhu displayed entertaining football from the onset, but failed to find their way, due to the tough defence from Jonathan.

The absence of Litshovhu’s midfielder, Willy Mukwevho, was evident from the start. The players who were manning the midfield, Humbulani Mukwevho, Sedzani Ndaza and Sipho Mudalana, were displaying individual skills most of the time, instead of playing as a team and creating more scoring chances for their strikers.

Robby Munonoka of Jonathan found the net after a rebound in the 15th minute. Jonathan’s keeper, Tshimangadzo Masala, had to stretch to the limit to save Dakalo Nwanamidwa's volley at the end of the first half.

The second half was characterised by wasted chances in the Litshovhu camp. Sedzani Mashamba increased the score in the 49th minute. He received a square pass from Sipho Mudalana and blasted in a ground cutter from close range.