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The organizers pose for a photo with the sponsor after the quarterfinal toss. They are, from left to right, Ms Elsie Malada, Elijah Mulaudzi, Dr NE Nangammbi (sponsor) and Takalani Masutha.
Sport Date: 17 December 2015
The draw for the quarterfinal matches of the Dr NE Nangammbi Tournament was recently conducted at the Muraga grounds and the matches will be played there next Saturday, 26 December.
Nweli Stone Breakers will play against Sterkstroom Real Chiefs in the opening match at 09:00. Real Chiefs beat Mbahe Freedom Rebels 3-2 in their preliminary-round match at the same venue two weeks ago to secure a place in the quarterfinal stage. Chiefs will pin their hopes on Khumbudzo Nthangeni and Elekanyani Makhuvha for goals.
The hosts, Muraga Hazard Hotspurs, will meet Banyini Flying Swallows at 11:00.
The game not to be missed will be between Malavuwe Great Movers and Sidou Peace Makers. Sparks fly each time the two sides meet in league matches and this fixture is likely not to be an exception. The match will start at 13:00. The last game of the day will be between Vhudimbilu Roadblock and Tshikhudini FC. Tshikhudini beat Tshamutavha Hot Sand 2-1 two weeks ago.
The champions of the tournament will receive R4 000, a floating trophy, soccer kit, soccer boots, gold medals and a soccer ball. The second-placed team will receive R3 000, a soccer kit, soccer boots, silver medals and soccer boots. A sum of R2 000, a soccer kit, bronze medals and a soccer ball will go the the team in third position, while the team that will finish in fourth spot will be presented with R1 000, soccer kit and a soccer ball. The teams that booted out of the tournament in the quarterfinal stage will each receive R500 and a soccer ball.
The final will be played on Saturday, 2 January.
Frank is a Human Resources Manager at the Department of Public Works in Limpopo. He is the longest serving correspondent of the Mirror, having joined us at the end of 1990. He mainly writes sports reports and resides at Tsianda Village. In 2004, Frank won the National Castle League Award, an award for the best reporter in the SAB league in South Africa.

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