FC KK beat Tshakhuma na Ndilani FC 2-1 in the final of the Amos Shield Charity Soccer Tournament at the Tshakhuma Malaria grounds on Saturday. A large number of spectators attended the event.
Oscar Ntshauba of Tshakhuma Na Ndilani was the first player to be booked. He tackled Fhatuwani Mudau from behind and Referee Calvin Nemavhola was lenient enough not to give him his marching orders. Tshakhuma's left flank, Ndamulelo Mukwevho, the best player of the tournament, was unlucky in the 19th minute. He forced his way through the defence of KK and shot wide from close range.
Desmond Netshiungani, the Tshakhuma centre forward, was the busiest player in the game. He was playing as a full striker, and at the same time assisted the midfielders. Tshakhuma na Ndilani, or Makhurabada as they are affectionately called, threatened to score again in the 24th minute. Netshiungani lost possession just before he unleashed from inside the box.
KK’s performance improved with time with their defenders, Tshifhiwa Ndou and Unarine Mukhavhuli, refusing to allow any intruder within their vicinity. They opened their account in the 58th minute, when Percy Mabasa scored after a rebound.
Mashudu Muliwa and Tshifhiwa Mmbooi, both of Makhurabada, found themselves on the wrong side of the law in the 70th and 74th minute respectively. They were both warned for dangerous play. KK increased the margin through Londani Davhula in the 76th minute, but the Tshakhuma lads pulled one back via Oscar Mulangaphuma late in the game.
* Maweja Takers fought hard for their 5-4 victory on penalties over Tshakhuma RO United in their losers’ final that was played before the final. The game was equally contested from the onset to the end, with both sides creating and squandering obvious scoring chances.
KK were presented with a floating trophy, gold medals and a cash prize of R8 000 during the ceremony held shortly after the final. Tshakhuma na Ndilani went home with R5 000 and silver medals. Maweja Takers received R2 500 and bronze medals and Tshakhuma RO United a consolation prize of R1 000.
The champions in the U/13 category, Shooting Stars, were given gold medals and cash of R2 500. Shooting Stars beat Yebo Yes 2-1 in the final. Yebo Yes received R1 500 and silver medals. Young Tigers, who obtained the third position, received a cash prize of R1 000.
Oscar Neluvhalani of Shooting Stars, with six goals, won the top goal scorer and the player of the tournament awards. Ndamulelo Mukwevho, striker of Tshakhuma na Ndilani, was the senior player of the tournament. Mbavhalelo Thathaisa of Maweja Takers was the best goalkeeper. The coach of FC KK, Mr Maitakhole Neluvhalani, received the best coach award.
Special awards were presented to Mr Mashudu Ndou of Tshakhuma na Nadilani and Mr Ndanduleni Nemutudi of FC KK.
