Gauteng’s
Clapham High School took the R1 million first prize after winning the 2013
Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup. They beat Louis Botha Technical High
School 2 – 0 in the final that took place at the King Zwelithini Stadium,
Umlazi, Durban. To hand out the trophy was Mr Patrice Motsepe, owner of
Mamelodi Sundowns, the club that most of the players belong to.
“I
am so happy,” said leading goal scorer, Khayelihle Shozi, who finished on 7
goals. “To play before my president and all the scouts that put me where I am
today was an honour. I wanted to show them that the decision to bring me
into the Sundowns Academy was the right one.”
Clapham
finished the tournament winning every game they played scoring an impressive 27
goals in 8 games averaging over 3 a game.
Louis
Botha might have finished in second place but they were very pleased with this
and the R600 000 that went with it. Coach, Prince Sani believes that
it is not about winning but the experience. “This is our first time in
this tournament and to get this far is fantastic. Further, I only formed
the team this year so they are new and we will keep working and will definitely
be back next year. This is such a good experience for the boys.”
Sani
believed that playing in the final against a team that is so tactical and
technical astute only helped his boys see what true professional football
is all about. “We have all loved our trip to Durban and will most
definitely go back home wiser footballers.”
Meanwhile
Rosina Sedibane Modiba beat Harmony High school 2 – 1 to clinch third place.
“We travelled to Durban with Clapham, who beat us to win the provincial finals,
and have built a really good relationship with them. We were hoping to
meet them in the final, but finishing third is also good. The R500 000
will come in handy to further improve the school.
Results:
THIRD/FOURTH
PLAY-OFF
Harmony
0 vs Rosina 2
Goals:
Sifiso Nkosi, Kabelo Seriba
FINAL
Clapham
2 vs Louis Botha 1
CHS:
Avela Cezu, Montoro Monyai
FINAL
LOG POSITIONS
01. Clapham
02. Louis Botha
03. Rosina
04. Harmony
05. Mondale
06. Okiep
07. Benny’s Sports Academy
08. Cloetesville
09. Eric Nxumalo
10.
Freedom Park
11.
Rietvale
12.
Executive Academy
13.
FK Tjiane
14.
Ndamase
15.
Sebetwane
16.
Sibongumusa
17.
Welabasha
18.
East High
