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Hammanskraal Sports Academy eyes successful title defence

By Siya Pongco , in Football | Featured Football | News , at 2024-11-08 Tags: ,

Photo. Linda Mntambo Foundation Games 2023.

The fifth edition of the u15 Linda Mntambo Foundation Games kicks off on Saturday, 9 November, at the Mzimhlophe Sports Grounds in Orlando, Soweto.

A total of 16 teams will be in action, including the defending champions, Hammanskraal Sports Academy.

Last year, Hammanskraal lifted the title after defeating Khukza in an exciting final that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

The champions exhibited composure and skillful football in the title decider,  dominating possession while, also, effectively man-marking and winning the majority of duels throughout the match.

Although Khukza had their moments, Hammanskraal Sports Academy scored a 2-0 victory, thanks to goals from Junior Numayo and Nhlayisi Nthite, who were key performers for the winners as they secured the Linda Mntambo Foundation title for the first time.

They’re set to face a tough title defence and now, as the champions, they will have a target on their back, with teams like Sir P United, who were eliminated in last year’s semi-finals by Hammanskraal Sports Academy striving to go all the way this time around.

TEAMS

  1. E.R.E.S.A
  2. Future Stars
  3. DGU
  4. Moon Stars
  5. Premier Impala
  6. White City Spurs
  7. KVK Academy
  8. Meadowlands All Stars
  9. Siyanqona Youth Development
  10. Hammarskaal Academy
  11. Lakeside Juventus
  12. Sir P United
  13. Juniors FC
  14. Orlando West Academy
  15. Euphoria United
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