Tshepo Academy are the champions of Modjadji plaza youth day top 8 tournament
By: Refilwe Sebola
Tshepo Academy FC emerged victorious in a thrilling conclusion to the Youth Day Top 8 Soccer Tournament, held on Sunday and proudly sponsored by Modjadji Plaza.
The tournament celebrated the vibrancy and resilience of local youth, culminating in Tshepo Academy lifting the trophy after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Moshakga United in the final.
The closely contested final showcased the grit and discipline of both teams, but a solitary goal was enough for Tshepo Academy to etch their name in the winner’s column and claim bragging rights.
Tshepo Academy faced a challenging path to the final, beginning with a decisive 3-1 victory over their arch-rivals, Mashona FC. They then edged past Modjadji College FC with a 2-1 win in a tense semifinal to secure their spot in the final showdown.
Their opponents, Moshakga United, made a strong statement early in the tournament, thrashing The Crocodiles 5-2 in their opening match, followed by a convincing 4-1 win over Radical FC in the semifinal. However, their scoring momentum was halted in the final by a resolute Tshepo Academy defense
Tshepo Academy FC received a full soccer kit, a big trophy, gold medals, and R1500 cash prize.
Runners-up Moshakga United walked away with a soccer kit, silver medals, and R900.
Third place Modjadji College FC were awarded bronze medals for their performance.
The tournament, held in honor of Youth Day, was made possible through the generous sponsorship of Modjadji Plaza, which continues to inspire the community with its support for youth development and local sports.
FULL TOURNAMENT RESULTS: Radical FC 1–0 Mokwasele Young Killers:Modjadji College 2–1 The Slaughters:The Crocodiles 2–5 Moshakga United:Tshepo Academy 3–1 Mashona: Tshepo Academy 2–1 Modjadji College:Moshakga United 4–1 Radical FC and Tshepo Academy 1–0 Moshakga United.