Sowetan

Goals galore in Discovery challenge

Soweto treated to top-drawer action

- By Sowetan Reporter

With temperatur­es hovering over 30 degrees Celsius in Johannesbu­rg, the Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge continues to bring plenty of heat for spectators.

Despite the sunny conditions the community of Soweto came out in their numbers to a packed Nike Centre where teams such as Sneke Chillers FC delivered entertainm­ent and goals galore.

Snake Park-based Sneke Chillers displayed great football against Young Bloodas, lashing them 5-1. The team continues their winning streak in the tournament, having won their first game against Selecao last Sunday.

Sifiso “Messi” Sithole, who had an impressive day at the office was an integral part of the game as he scored two spectacula­r goals for the club.

“This is my first time playing for Sneke Park Chillers in the Discovery challenge. I started playing for the club early this year as it is a great way to keep myself fit.

“I currently play for the Bidvest Wits reserve team, however, this year I’m focusing on winning the tournament with Chillers. We have been on a winning streak, so we want to continue doing our best,” he said.

Coach of Chillers, Oscar Mohola, who has been leading the team for the past eight years, is happy with the boys.

“When we started the club, it was a just way to keep the boys in Snake Park away from getting involved in bad situations. We have since establishe­d a culture for these boys on how to conduct themselves on and off the field, as well as to respect everything they do. They need to make sure that they keep the positive attitude in the tournament,” Mohola stated.

 ?? / SYDNEY MAHLANGU/BACKPAGEPI­X ?? Stokeley Speelman of Catalonia challenges Philani Masondo of White City Spurs in one of last year’s Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge matches.
/ SYDNEY MAHLANGU/BACKPAGEPI­X Stokeley Speelman of Catalonia challenges Philani Masondo of White City Spurs in one of last year’s Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge matches.

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