A knock-out soccer challenge for teams around Mutale and the surrounding communities was launched recently.Three well-known businessmen in Mutale, Messrs Moudy Mudzielwana of Tshikovha Environment and Communication Consulting, Dan Neluheni of TS Consulting and Rendani Mabila of Rendani Trading said that they want to keep the young people busy in a constructive way.

During a ceremony at the Big Tree Hotel outside Mutale last Saturday, Mudzielwana presented R139 000 as prize money for the winning teams, Neluheni donated R10 000 for the knock-out competition, while Mabila handed over executive suits to members of Mutale Local Football Association. More than 50 teams will participate in the knock-out competition.

“If our young people participate in sports, they will stay away from trouble. One can also make a living through playing soccer," said Mudzielwana.

The chairman of Mutale Local Football Association, Mr Ntodeni Mulovhedzi was very happy when the competition was announced. Safa Vhembe president, Mr George Kubayi said during the ceremony that sport can unite the people and keep them together.