MANCOSA KZNHSFA Coastal/Inland Leagues are back
The KwaZulu-Natal High Schools Football Association (KZNHSFA) second-term Coastal and Inland U19 Leagues are returning to your screens on SuperSport channel 216 and the SuperSport Schools App.
Kicking off on Tuesday, 15 April, various schools from KZN will compete throughout the province in this esteemed league, showcasing the nation’s leading football schools. The league is now known as MANCOSA KZNHSFA for sponsorship purposes.
For schools like Carter High School, Empangeni High School, Glenwood High School and Edendale Technical High School, this presents an opportunity to replicate their successes from May 2024, when they won the league titles of the KZNHSFA.
Coastal A and B 2024 Recap
Glenwood High School enjoyed an unforgettable season in 2024, winning both the Coastal A League and Primo 10 titles. This team was undoubtedly one of the most formidable last year.
Glenwood had a great group of leaders, both on and off the field, and the squad featured exceptional talents like Alakhe Mdluli, the team captain, who created memorable moments throughout the 2024 KZNHSFA season. His contributions secured his legacy in a league known for producing prominent players in South African football. Mdluli delivered an outstanding performance in the Coastal A League final against Westville Boys’ High School, providing a crucial assist that led to a 1-0 victory.
Empangeni High School defeated New Forest in the Coastal B League final, winning 10-9 with a penalty shootout after the game had ended in a 1-1 draw during regulation time. This victory secured the championship title for Empangeni, which consistently delivered impressive performances in the 2024 league. As a result of their success, they have earned a well-deserved spot in the Coastal A division for the 2025 KZNHSFA U19 League.
Inland A and B 2024 Recap
Carter High School, led by captain, Nthuthuko Mnguni, won the KZNHSFA Inland A League championship last year with a 1-0 victory over arch-rivals, Maritzburg College, in an exhilarating derby. Mnguni made the difference in the final, scoring the only goal of the match to secure the title.
That win marked a significant milestone for Carter, who had previously secured the KZNHSFA title in 2014. The year proved to be highly successful for the school as they also clinched their first-ever Carter High Super Cup, facing strong opposition from participants such as Edendale Technical School and ML Sultan. Carter clinched the final 4-2, against Edendale, with a penalty shootout after the match had ended in a 1-1 draw during regulation time.
In a thrilling conclusion to the 2024 Inland championship, Edendale Technical High School faced off against Northbury Park Secondary School in the U19 Inland B final. Following a scoreless draw, Northbury won the championship 4-2 with yet another penalty shootout. Following a significant victory, it was subsequently discovered that Northbury had fielded an ineligible player in the final. As a result, they were required to forfeit the match, and the win was awarded to Edendale, which ultimately secured promotion to the Inland A League for the 2025 season.
College launches campaign against Carter with new head coach
In their season opener at Barns Field, Maritzburg College, the Red, Black and White will host Carter High School at 15:00 on Tuesday. This match promises to be exciting, especially considering the intensity and high standards of sportsmanship that characterise encounters between these two sides.
Maritzburg College welcomes a new head coach, Cannigia Garaba, after Chemon Petersen had concluded his successful tenure with the school in 2024. Garaba, who has spent several years coaching the junior age groups at the College, now takes on the role of head coach.
The College team will be led by CJ Sukraj, who brings extensive experience as a goalkeeper. Assisting him as vice-captains are the accomplished forward Mazithi Qasha, known for his individual awards and team championships with College, and midfielder Malachi Momple.
Tuesday, 15 April
Coastal A – Group Phase
Venue: Queensburgh High School
Field 1 – 15:10 – 16:00 – Bechet vs Westville Boys’ High School
Field 2 – 15:10 – 16:00 – Glenwood High School vs Pinetown Boys’ High
Field 1 – 16:10 – 17:00 – Hillcrest High School vs Northwood School
Field 2 – 16:10 – 17:00 – Empangeni High School vs Port Shepstone
Tuesday, 15 April
Inland A – Group Phase
Venue: Barns Field (Maritzburg College)
15:00 – 15:00 – Carter High vs Maritzburg College
16:05 – 16:55 – Edendale Technical High School vs Linpark High School
Venue: Alexandra High School
15:00 – 15:50 – Alexandra High School vs Newtown
16:05 – 16:55 – Haythorne Secondary School vs Ixopo Secondary School
Thursday, 17 April
Inland B – Group Phase
Venue: Alexandra High School
Field (Alex 1) – 15:00 – 15:50 – Alexandra High School Team B vs Thornhill Christian College
Field (Alex 2) – 15:00 – 15:50 – Heritage Academy vs Riverwood College
Field (Alex 1) – 16:05 – 16:55 – Maritzburg College Team B vs Northbury
Field (Alex 2) – 16:05 – 16:55 – Maritzburg Christian School vs ML Sultan
Thursday, 17 April
Coastal B – Group Phase
Venue: Queensburgh High School
Field 1 – 15:10 – 16:00 – Amanzimtoti High School vs Queensburgh High School
Field 2 – 15:10 – 16:00 – Redwood College vs New Forest
Field 1 – 16:10 – 17:00 – Sastri College vs Grosvenor Boys’ High School
Field 2 – 16:10 – 17:00 – Ashton International Ballito College vs Durban High School
