Cape Argus

Sasfin Sixes offers entertainm­ent for all

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THE SASFIN Cape Town Sixes, Africa’s most exciting amateur cricket and football event, will be taking place from Friday to Sunday.

The festival, now in its fourth year, promises to be bigger and better than ever before.

Sixes now incorporat­es local football heroes Fives Futbol to add to the sensationa­l weekend line-up.

There will be more than 100 teams playing in the tournament­s this year, and for the first time Sasfin Cape Town Sixes is introducin­g two new women’s leagues (one cricket and one football) as the future of female cricket and football continues to grow.

To celebrate the news, the Sixes will be giving all women wanting to attend the festival a compliment­ary ticket. Email info@capetownsi­xes.com to get your free ticket.

Whether you are a football enthusiast, a cricket fan or even just a foodie, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Founder Sean Young explained: “This year boasts a range of activities not only for our cricket and football fans, but also for the whole family.

“We have an array of activities for kids, a global food village and a great ensemble of local music talent such as The Kiffness, making it the perfect fun-filled day out for all.”

The event is supported by cricket legends Allan Donald, Brett Schultz, Meyrick Pringle and comedian Dalin Olivier, who dedicate their personal hours to teaching in the #HitPoverty ForASix cricket coaching clinics which focus on training, upskilling and brightenin­g the lives of hundreds of disadvanta­ged children across the Cape.

Tickets are available through Webtickets. |

 ??  ?? SOUTH African cricket legend Meyrick Pringle, bowling, will be in action again at the annual Sasfin Cape Town Sixes tournament taking place this weekend. | SUPPLIED
SOUTH African cricket legend Meyrick Pringle, bowling, will be in action again at the annual Sasfin Cape Town Sixes tournament taking place this weekend. | SUPPLIED

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