Author: Chris Totobela

NguChris Totobela Iya isongana ibhobhile kwimidlalo yeMakana LFA yesigaba soompondo zihlanjiwe. Onke amaqela abhinqele phezulu ngoku, amanye ezama ukubaleka izembe, logama amanye ejonge intshinga ngamehlo abomvu. Iqhubile njengesiqhelo kwakhona imidlalo kule mpelaveki sisuka kuyo kwaye abalandeli baphume ngobunizi baligcwalisa lema ngeembambo ibala lezemidlalo iJD Dlepu. NgoMgqibelo iHellenic ibhaxabule iSeven Stars ngamanqaku amahlanu kwelinye, yaze yona iMaru Academy yabambana ngenqaku elinye macala ne-African Spears logama iXI Attackers ibethe iGolden Eagles ngamanqaku amathathu eqandeni. NgeCawe ibingumgidi kaSaneti ngethuba iRhodes University itywatyusha ngamanqaku alishumi elinesibini eqandeni iJuventus, nalapho umdlalo uye waphela phakathi emva kokuba Amataliyane edikwe yeyokosa. Komnye umdlalo obugcwele amathuba okufaka amanqaku…

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By Chris Totobela  It’s all systems go for a spectacular Superbowl Easter soccer tournament in Makhanda, and local football fans are gearing up for a great weekend of entertainment. On Thursday, 28 March, Safa provincial chairman Andile Ngconjana will officially open the tournament. A live draw and media launch will take place on the same day at JD Dlepu Stadium just before the opening ceremony, which will take place at 14:30. The opening ceremony will be followed by the opening game between locals, XI Attackers, and a visiting team to be determined by the draw. According to New Year’s Cup…

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By Chris Totobela Football lovers came from all over Makhanda and packed the home of local football JD Dlepu Stadium for a Hollywood Bets regional league match at the weekend. Jacaranda Aces hosted Maru FC in a clash that attracted a huge crowd. The game started slowly but soon gained momentum, with both teams searching for an early advantage. As was expected, the midfield battle intensified, and both teams dished out hard tackles. The atmosphere was electrifying, and the players could not hold themselves as they dished out scintillating football with a lot of flair and kasi style. Maru had…

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By Chris Totobela Mfuzo Boxing Camp continues to make waves in the boxing industry – producing excellent champions. Selected boxers from Makhanda made their way to East London to compete in the finals of the Mpucuko Boxing Development provincial tournament, where boxers from all the districts of the Eastern Cape battled it out to become provincial champions. Out of many boxers from the Sarah Baartman district, two Makhandans came home with titles after being crowned Eastern Cape champions in their respective divisions. Nombulelo Secondary School’s grade 11 learner, Lihlelethu Nzuzo, came up against a very tough opponent from Nelson Mandela…

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By Chris Totobela Makana LFA Premier League games took centre stage this past weekend as the Hollywood Bets regional league took a break. On Saturday, 16 March, title contender XI Attackers showed no killer instinct in their game. They narrowly defeated African Spears by two goals to one in a game that they could have easily won by a significant margin. In another match, the Golden Eagles eased past Seven Stars by two unanswered goals. On Sunday, 17 March, football fans braved slightly chilly and wet weather and packed JD Dlepu Stadium to support their respective teams. In the first…

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By Chris Totobela  The Human Rights Day soccer and netball tournament has been postponed. This tournament was going to take place from Thursday, 21 March, until Sunday, 24 March. According to the CEO of Luyanda Stwayi Foundation, Luyanda Stwayi, this tournament will still take place in Makhanda. “Nothing has changed except the days. We are still going to host this event here, and after engaging with the sponsors, we have reached an agreement to move this important tournament to another date. We will inform the public via the people’s paper Grocott’s Mail once the new date has been finalised,” said…

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By Chris Totobela Last weekend, Makana LFA under 19 teams represented Sarah Baartman district in the premier games held in East London. This came after the local boys won in the district trials held in Addo hosted by the Sundays River municipality a few weeks ago. The team made every football fan in Makhanda proud despite finishing third overall. In the first game, they fell short as they were narrowly defeated by Chris Hani district by two goals to one but went on to win the next two games against Joe Gqabi and Alfred Nzo districts by 1-0 and 2-1,…

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By Chris Totobela The Makana LFA premier league is now reaching a crucial stage where every point counts and might determine your destiny. Many coaches and managers, including some football fans, are completely unhappy with the standard of refereeing in Makhanda. Rhodes University sports administrator and Maru coach Siyabonga Dumiso says that local referees are not that bad: “Our referees are improving, yes they make mistakes sometimes as human and costly ones at times. I can mention two that I think are doing their job well: Akhona Heshu and Lucky Ngcani.” Jacaranda Aces coach Asanda Koliti echoed the same sentiments.…

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By Chris Totobela Junior netball and women’s football teams are sweating at training, preparing for an exciting sporting weekend ahead. The Luyanda Stwayi Foundation is hosting a Human Rights Day youth tournament that will take place from 21 to 24 March at JD Dlepu Stadium, kicking off at 9am. Speaking to Grocott’s Mail, Luyanda Stwayi Foundation CEO, Luyanda Stwayi, was excited about the event. “We have noticed that the grassroots level sports and athletes have been neglected for a very long time and are always forgotten when it comes to these big sporting dates,” he said. He added, “We felt…

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NguChris Totobela Bekuxhelw’ exhukwane kubalandeli bebhola ekhatywayo nanjengoko imidlalo yeMakana LFA yesigaba soompondo zihlanjiwe ibuyele kwikhaya lebhola ekhatywayo yaseMakhanda iJD Dlepu nalapho baphume ngobuninzi emva kwesithuba esinga phezulu konyaka livaliwe elibala. NgoMgqibelo iGolden Eagles ibhaxabule iAfrican Spears ngamanqaku amane kwelinye, yaze yona iMaru Academy yatywatyusha iHellenic ngamanqaku amahlanu eqandeni. NgeCawe iMakana Tigers ibethe iJuventus ngamanqaku amathandathu kwamathathu logama yona iLove and Peace ibethe iLalibela Lions ngamabini eqandeni yaze yona iSophia Stars yazixhwithela kwiGolden Brothers ngamanqaku amahlanu eqandeni. Kowona mdlalo obuvutha bhe, utaka amadangatye, iRhodes University ibhungce ngamanqaku amabini kwelinye ngethuba ibiqubisene noomakadenetha iJoza Callies. Bekudlalwa mpela kulo mdlalo, kungafundiswa iintaka…

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