Masters
By: Refilwe Sebola
The Mopani Masters Football League is set to conclude this coming weekend at the Mariveni Sports Ground, with the semi-final teams now revealed.
The teams competing in the semi-finals are Burgersdorp Masters, Mariveni Masters, United Masters, and KCE Masters.
Burgersdorp Masters advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Matlule Masters 3-2 in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. Mariveni Masters secured their place by defeating Lenyenye Masters 1-0. United Masters triumphed over Relela Masters with a score of 3-0, while KCE Masters defeated Iketleng Masters 3-1 to complete the lineup for the semi-finals.
In the first semi-final match, KCE Masters will face Burgersdorp Masters at 14:00, followed by United Masters playing against Mariveni Masters at 16:00.
The tournament is proudly sponsored by Kgoshigadi Construction Engineering and features clubs from the esteemed Masters League. The winners of the tournament will receive a substantial prize of R20,000 along with 25 gold medals. The second and third-placed teams will each receive R11,000, as well as silver and bronze medals, respectively.
Additionally, the fourth and fifth-placed teams will each receive a consolation prize. Individual awards will be presented to recognize outstanding performances, including the Player of the Tournament, Top Goal Scorer, Best Goalkeeper, Best Defender, Best Midfielder, and the Oldest Player of the Tournament.