Thulamahashe Stallions are the champions of the Dukes top 32 tournament.
By: Refilwe Sebola
The brilliant Thulamahashe Stallions were crowned champions of the third annual Dukes Top 32 tournament which took place at Sekororo TYT sports ground.
They beat Fire Sniper by a convincing 2-0 victory in the final to lift the Dukes tournament trophy for the first time. In the semi-finals the Stallions beat Babanana Mountain Tigers 5-4 on penalties after their game was deadlocked 1-1 in fulltime while the Snipers eliminated tournament favorites Tzaneen United with a shocking 3-1 victory.
The Stallions took home a startling R120 000 first prize, gold medals and a trophy while second placed Snipers received R60 000. Babanana Mountain Tigers who scored more goals in the semifinals took home R20 000 third prize followed by Tzaneen United who got R15 000 Fourth prize.
The R2000 Player of the Tournament and Top Goal Scorer awards went to Sfiso Mokete of Sniper. Noah Mkhonto of the Stallions took the goalkeeper of the tournament award while Ngcobile Ubise of the champions won the coach of the tournament award.
They each received R2000 prize money. Monica Matonsi and Marlies Shikwambana won last man standing and Chairman awards respectively. They both received R1000 prize.
Sfiso Mokete won both the player of the tournament and top goal scorer awards.
Ngcobile Ubise won coach of the tournament award.