YOUNG soccer players stand a chance to win R75 000 as a tournament will be coming their way soon.
Mamelodi Sundowns players Grant Kekana and Terrence Mashego have partnered with Pretoria’s finest DJ, Dinho, to host the first-ever Mamelodi Festive Tournament in Tshwane.
The tournament will be held from Monday, 18 December to Thursday, 28 December.
The tournament will host various clubs in and around Mamelodi, Tshwane.
Masandawana defender Terrence said he and Grant are professional football players and know the hunger and drive it takes to make it to the professional league.
“This tournament is to empower and inspire young players to keep dreaming and working even harder to reach new heights. This is an incredible platform for them to compete with their peers for prize money but also you don’t know who’s watching and when your biggest break may come,” he said.
The defender said the tournament will see 16 clubs, with eight going at each other over two days respectively, from 9am to 3pm.
Dubbed Pretoria’s entertainment president, DJ Dinho, born Tiego Motau, saw an opportunity to collaborate with the African Football League champions.
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Passionate about his community and giving back, he and various other big names from Pretoria will perform at the final on 28 December.
Grant Kekana, through his foundation, the Grant Kekana Foundation, has been instrumental in advocating for social change through sports, education and human rights advocacy.
“It’s delightful to meet and work with like-minded people, sharing a common vision and values. Terrence and Dinho are not only friends but people I admire and getting to put this tournament together with them is a powerful way of collaborating but also showing other young people that when we come together, our communities stand to benefit,” he said.
Grant said friends and fans must come out in numbers.
“This is a special event, and the future of Bafana Bafana needs your support. We would also like to thank all our sponsors and brand partners for their faith in this tournament."
