Subsequent to numerous statements that have been issued in the public domain, such statements pertaining to the withdrawal of Chippa United Football Club from the Home of Legends Cup, a meeting of minds was held between the Chairman of Chippa United, Siviwe Mpengesi along with the Mandela Bay Development Agency Chief Executive Officer, Anele Qaba and relevant officials from both entities, to discuss and provide clarity on concerns raised and to find amicable solutions in order to charter a way … [Read more...] about On Again – Chippa United to play in Home of Legends Cup
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CUFC Out, CTFC In
Local football team Chippa United Football Club (CUFC) have officially withdrawn from this year’s edition of the Home of Legends Cup 2024 due to unforeseen circumstances. Chippa United Football Club (CUFC) will be replaced by Cape Town powerhouse and established Betway Premiership outfit, Cape Town City Football Club. (CTFC) Cape Town City Football Club (CTFC) bring forth a wealth of Betway Premiership experience having finished in the top 8 of the Betway Premiership for the past 6 seasons. … [Read more...] about CUFC Out, CTFC In
Cup Semifinal officially sold out at NMB Stadium
The MBDA operators of the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium have announced that tickets to the Nedbank Cup Semifinal clash between Chippa United and Orlando Pirates are officially sold out. The stadium has reached the planned safety capacity just below 40 000 as per match categorisation and permit based on safety protocols. Those who have tickets are urged to come early to ease congestion and avoid a last minute push before kick-off t 3pm promptly. Those who have missed the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Cup Semifinal officially sold out at NMB Stadium
Football to resume under strict conditions
Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Nathi Mthethwa has approved plans for the resumption of football. “The plans of the Premier Soccer League have been approved, considering the mitigation strategies and plans in relation to the level 3 risk adjusted strategy in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic,” the Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture said on Wednesday. The plans have further been subject to analysis by health authorities and the National Institute of Communicable Diseases (NICD), who have … [Read more...] about Football to resume under strict conditions
Roadshows ahead of Bafana Bafana Mali Game
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is hosting roadshows this week to create awareness around the Bafana Bafana versus Mali Nelson Mandela Challenge match on Sunday, 13 October that will be played at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The roadshows will take place in various wards throughout Nelson Mandela Bay Metro from tomorrow, Tuesday, 08 October until Friday, 11 October. “The roadshows will stimulate awareness on the upcoming match among the residents of the metro. This will be the first time … [Read more...] about Roadshows ahead of Bafana Bafana Mali Game
Bafana Bafana to Face Formidable Mali at NMB Stadium
In Port Elizabeth on 25 September 2019, South African Football Association (SAFA) President, Dr Danny Jordaan, officially announced Mali as Bafana Bafana’s opponent for the 25th edition of the Nelson Mandela Challenge taking place on 13 October 2019 at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The announcement was made at a press conference held by SAFA in conjunction with the City the at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, in Port Elizabeth. “Mali is a formidable opponent and we have a long and strong … [Read more...] about Bafana Bafana to Face Formidable Mali at NMB Stadium
Local football players off to London
THE lives of 14 Port Elizabeth football players will be changed forever after they set foot on a plane to the UK on 23 September. For most of the boys it was their first international trip when they boarded a flight to the UK to be hosted by Dulwich College in South London as part of week-and-a-half sporting and cultural exchange, made possible by United Through Sport and partners. The boys will visit the Arsenal Football Academy and go on a tour of the Emirates Stadium in London, as well … [Read more...] about Local football players off to London
Bafana Bafana v Mali in 2019 Nelson Mandela Challenge
Bafana Bafana will be playing against Mali in the 2019 Nelson Mandela Challenge at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on 13 October 2019. Kick off at 3:00 pm. #soccer #footballmali #nelsonmandela #nelsonmandelachildrensfund #alanstraton #mype #newcoach @nelsonmandelabay #sharethebay @nmb_stadium - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. The Bafana Bafana Match 23 to play Mali on 13 October 2019 is: Goalkeepers: 1. Darren Keet - OH Leuven FC … [Read more...] about Bafana Bafana v Mali in 2019 Nelson Mandela Challenge
NMB Stadium’s inaugural 5-a-side soccer tournament a great success
Port Elizabeth, 16 September 2019: The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in conjunction with South African Football Association (SAFA) hosted more than 50 teams at the stadium’s inaugural 5-a-side soccer tournament this weekend in Port Elizabeth. This tournament was an introduction of new innovative initiatives that involve the community and will form part of the overall stadium strategy going forward. It formed part of a range of initiatives being undertaken by the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Stadium … [Read more...] about NMB Stadium’s inaugural 5-a-side soccer tournament a great success
Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to host inaugural 5-a-side soccer tournament
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in conjunction with SAFA will host about 30 teams at its inaugural 5-a-side-soccer tournament on Saturday, 14 September 2019 and Sunday, 15 September 2019 in Port Elizabeth. The tournament forms part of a range of initiatives being undertaken by the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Stadium to celebrate its 10th year anniversary. The tournament fixtures include the u10 boys’ and girls’ divisions to u19 men and women’s divisions, as well as an open men’s fixture. Local … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium to host inaugural 5-a-side soccer tournament
22 Young players selected for further training and trials
Uitenhage - Following an action-packed day of soccer at Volkswagen Group South Africa's (VWSA) PeoplePavilion on Saturday, 22 June a team of promising young players from Uitenhage and surrounding areas has been selected for further training and development - with the chance to compete in the national VW Junior Masters tournament. The VW Junior Masters tournament is a bi-annual youth soccer event, where teams representing various Volkswagen dealerships vie for a chance to compete at … [Read more...] about 22 Young players selected for further training and trials
San Miguel invites the Kaizer Chiefs for community soccer project
San Miguel, the largest fresh citrus producer and exporter in the Southern Hemisphere, invited the Kaizer Chiefs to come to Addo and run a soccer project for its employees this week. San Miguel South Africa has been running a soccer community project for its employees, ahead of the annual picking season, in the last few years. Eight teams are participating, seven of which are from companies that work with San Miguel in the Addo Valley. And for the eight talented soccer coaches in the area, … [Read more...] about San Miguel invites the Kaizer Chiefs for community soccer project
Chiefs and Chippa Double Header at Stadium
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will present a back-to-back dose of Confederation Cup and PSL action this November. Residents of Nelson Mandela Bay are in line for another soccer sporting feast on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 and Friday, 30 November as Kaizer Chiefs and Chippa United come together for a double header. Kaizer Chiefs will kick-start their CAF Confederations Cup campaign, against Zanzibar’s, Zimamoto on Wednesday, 28 November 2018 at 19h30. The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium … [Read more...] about Chiefs and Chippa Double Header at Stadium
Ctrl F5 for Annual Kuyga Soccer Tournament
the local soccer community are in for a treat as the annual Kuyga Soccer Tournament has undergone a complete refresh, with a new date, new name – the Caltex Greenbushes Freshstop Youth Day Soccer Tournament – and new sponsor for the event next weekend (Saturday, 16 June). Kuyga Local Football Association (LFA) representative Xola Piter announced the new name and new co-sponsor, the Freshstop store at Caltex Greenbushes, at the launch and tournament draw earlier this week. The tournament … [Read more...] about Ctrl F5 for Annual Kuyga Soccer Tournament
Just before the start of the Chippa United vs Pirates game in the Absa PSL
Just before the start of the Chippa United vs Pirates game in the Absa PSL #portelizabeth #absaprem #football - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. In the last 6 minutes of extra time a really tight game dominated by Chippa United, Pirates slipped in two goals to end up winning 4-2. No shame on the local outfit who played an exceptional game. … [Read more...] about Just before the start of the Chippa United vs Pirates game in the Absa PSL
