Eight teams from Tshaulu and the surrounding areas will take part in the annual Boy Nemakonde Soccer Challenge that starts next weekend.

The tournament was officially launched during a ceremony held at the Begwa sports grounds last Saturday. According to the general manager of the tournament, Mr Eric Murudi, all matches will be staged at the Tshifudi Stadium.

The opening matches will be played next Saturday, June 7. According to Muredi, the champions will receive a floating trophy, soccer kit, R2 500 cash and an affiliation fee for the coming season. The runners-up will take home a soccer kit. The best player and the top goal scorer in the tournament will also receive trophies for their achievements.

Murudi further indicated that all the participating teams will be given two soccer balls per match. “That implies that the further the team proceeds to the other stages of the competition, the more balls they will receive,” he added.

The teams that will take part in the tournament are: Munangwe United Brothers, Tshaulu Powerlines, Duvhuledza Flamingos, Mahagala Young Stars, Lukalo Hotspurs, Dimani Young Masters, Tshaulu Sports Academy and the defending champions, Begwa United Brothers.

According to the sponsor of the tournament, Mr Boy Nemakonde, he will continue to sponsor the tournament in the coming years. The final is scheduled to be played on Saturday, June 28.