It is every youngster’s dream that aspires to become a professional footballer, to take part in the annual Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge. The opening matches of the 2016 edition are scheduled to take place at the Nike Football Centre in Soweto on Thursday, 1 December 2016.
Run under the auspices of Soweto Local Football Association (LFA), the SAFA-endorsed tournament is a stepping stone for inspiring football players. The initiative has helped in launching the football careers of many South African soccer stars, including; Thulani Serero – Ajax Amstedarm, Oupa Manyisa – Orlando Pirates, Bafana Bafana captain & Bidvest defender Thulani Hlatswayo and the recently unveiled 2016 tournament ambassador Sifiso Myeni.
The 2016 edition of the Discovery Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge promises to again unearth young talent and future soccer legends.
This year, the initiative will see 104 teams competing with 56 teams competing in the main category, 32 teams in the under 17 category, and 16 Teams in the women’s category.
All divisions will play a round robin format, followed by knockout challenge at the quarterfinals & semi-finals to determine which teams will advance further into the finals.
In commemoration of World Aids Day, taking place on the 1st of December, the tournament will also be used as a platform to remember HIV and Aids victims as well as to create awareness of the importance of health screens and healthy eating within the community.
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DAY 1 Fixture – DISCOVERY WALTER SISULU SOCCER CHALLENGE
MATCH NO RESULTS
1
Qhakaza Development FC vs Naledi All Star FC
2
Meadowlands Rangers FC vs Dlamini X1 Experience FC
3 Mogale City United FC vs Premier Impala FC
4 Golden Boot FC vs Freese Development
5 Naledi Juventus FC vs Mito Stars Ladies FC
6 Sabelo Superstars FC vs Wits Kudus FC
7 Dube Continental FC vs DCF Sports FC
8 Zola Seven Stars FC vs Soweto FC
9 Pimville Young Stars FC vs Killarney Motswako FC
10 Premier Impala FC vs Soweto Panthers FC
