Ramohlala Development are the champions of Mopani Times Under-15 tournament.
By: Refilwe Sebola
Ramohlala Development, from Ga-Rapitsi village, was crowned champions of the Mopani Times Under-15 soccer tournament held at Kgapane Stadium last Friday.
They defeated Kgapane-based Mashona Development 2-0 in the final to lift the championship trophy. Ramohlala had previously beaten Mokwasele Young Killers 4-3 on penalties and Life Development 2-0 in full-time on their way to the finals. Their star player, Innocent Mathebula, who scored in all three games, won the top goal scorer and player of the tournament awards. In the under-17 category, TES Development (formerly known as Tshepo Academy) lost 2-1 to Mokwasele Young Killers in the quarterfinals.
Life Development beat Ramohlala Development, Goal Busters advanced to the semifinals after their opponent Mashona was disqualified for using a defaulter, and Mamkhize beat Mokwasele United on penalties after the game ended in a 2-2 stalemate.
The semifinals will be played on Friday at Kgapane local ground. Mokwasele Young Killers will take on Life Development in the first game, and Goal Busters will play against Mamkhize in the second game.
Innocent Mathebula won the Player of the Tournament and Top goal scorer awards.