Zululand Observer - Monday

Bay soccer squad heads for the big time

- Conelia Harry

LOCAL soccer players are counting down the days as they prepare for the prestigiou­s Steven Pienaar Soccer Tournament in Bosmont (Gauteng) this weekend.

The football developmen­t structures are excited to have received the invitation, which was extended to Bay United FC U19s.

Owing to the highly competitiv­e nature of this tournament, local junior soccer developmen­t coaches Milton Smith (Bay United), Sheldon Hughes and Shane McNeil (Mtuba Football Academy), have decided to pool together the best players available from Richards Bay, Mtubatuba and surroundin­gs areas.

‘This will enable us to field a quality team to compete for top honours.

‘This is also an excellent opportunit­y for talented local players to be scouted by the many profession­al clubs that will be in attendance.

‘Selections and training sessions commenced last month and we believe the final selection of players will be an excellent combinatio­n of our local talented sportsmen,’ said the coaches.

A venture of this magnitude requires substantia­l financial input relating to both preparatio­ns and the actual trip.

Anyone interested in supporting with sponsorshi­ps can contact Sheldon on 076 8739927 or Milton on

072 2847111 for more informatio­n.

 ??  ?? Coaches Milton Smith (back left) and Sheldon Hughes (back right) with some of the aspiring young soccer players hoping to make the cut for the team
Coaches Milton Smith (back left) and Sheldon Hughes (back right) with some of the aspiring young soccer players hoping to make the cut for the team

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