Pinetown Boys’ High wins inaugural Clive Barker Festival
The inaugural u16 Clive Barker Soccer Festival was played at Glenwood High on Saturday. The event, celebrating the legacy of the South African football legend and Glenwood Old Boy, was a huge success.
Some of the province’s finest u16 teams were in action, including Maritzburg College, Westville Boys’ High, Hillcrest High, Durban Academy, and Pinetown Boys’ High, who went head-to-head on Basson’s and Dixon’s Field.
After a long day of spirited but fun and competitive football, Pinetown Boys’ High and Maritzburg College topped their respective groups to qualify for the final.
Pinetown Boys’ High then ensured they made history by becoming the first-ever winners of the u16 Clive Barker Soccer Festival by handing Maritzburg College a 2-0 defeat.
Last year, Pinetown Boys’ High won the Kearsney Soccer Tournament. They’re a school to be reckoned with on the football field.
Andile Mtshali was named the Player of the Tournament due to his outstanding performances and his leading role in steering Pinetown to the title.
After the tournament, Khaya Mngwengwe, the Director of Soccer at Glenwood, expressed his gratitude to all the schools that participated and supported the event.
“We are truly grateful,” he said. “The level of play was of a high standard, and the event went very well.”
Mngwengwe said Glenwood has significant aspirations for the tournament, adding that he is confident that it will continue to expand. Saturday, he said, was an unforgettable day for the Glenwood community.
“It was wonderful to see old faces that worked with Clive Barker here at our school,” he remarked.
He extended his gratitude to John Barker, the son of the former Bafana Bafana coach, for attending and supporting the event.
RESULTS
Group A
Glenwood 2-2 Westville
Pinetown 5-0 Queensburgh High
Glenwood 4-1 Queensburgh High
Pinetown 2-1 Westville
Pinetown 1-0 Glenwood
Westville 2-0 Queensburgh High
Group B
Maritzburg College 1-1 Hillcrest
Durban Academy 1-1 Northwood
Maritzburg College 2-0 Durban Academy
Northwood 3-1 Hillcrest
Maritzburg College 2-1 Northwood
Durban Academy 1-1 Hillcrest
Final
Pinetown 2-0 Maritzburg College
