Scores of excitement at Easter soccer tournament
The North End Stadium in East London was buzzing last week as 20 teams went foot-to-foot in the Youth Extravaganza Easter Soccer Tournament. The event was hosted by the department of sport, recreation, arts and culture (Dsrac) and the EL Central Football Association (ELCFA).
The five-day tournament began on April 1 and ended on April 5.
The Friday match between Milan FC and Duncan Village Future Stars saw both U18 teams bring their top game. Through a tough battle, Milan FC managed to beat their opponents 2-1.
On Saturday Milan FC’s U14 team, the champions of the 2019 Easter Cup, defeated Atlantic Spurs 5-0 in the quraterfinals. Atletico scored 4-2 against Pefferville United in the penalty kicks, while Central United won 1-0 againts the Pride of India.
Teams were sponsored with bread from Premeir Bakery and they received soccer balls from the Peggy Nesta Foundation.
Napoli finshed off the Peggy Nesta Champions League group fixtures with a bang, beating Buffalo Chiefs 7-1 and emerging as the runners-up in Group A below group winners DiRoma.
Overall, Seagulls Football Club from CC Lloyd Township won the U18 category and Milan FC of Scenery Park won the U14 category.
Both of the winning teams received a trophy, medals for each player, football kits, soccer balls and cones.
“The focus this year was the U14 and U18 development teams of the Buffalo City Metro,” said Dsrac communications manager Andile Nduna.
❝ Teams were sponsored with bread from Premeir Bakery and they received soccer balls from the Peggy Nesta Foundation ... the winning teams received a trophy, medals for each player, soccer kits, balls and cones