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Junior Masters Tournament

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Now in its eighthyear, the Volkswagen Junior Masters Tournament is back for another round at the beginning of December. "Sport has the power to create a positive impact in the lives of the youth and that is why investment in sport and youth development is an important pillar of Volkswagen's CSI initiatives, especially the Junior Masters Tournament" said Thomas Schaefer, Chairman and Managing Director: Volkswagen Group South Africa. This annual tournament which will take place at the … [Read more...] about Junior Masters Tournament

PSL Ticket Giveaway

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MyPE in partnership with Absa are giving away three double tickets (6) to the Absa Premiership Woza Nazo David v Goliath rivalry fixture between Chippa United and Mamelodi Sundowns on Saturday, 25 November at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. These are not just tickets but the highly-sought after Absa Red Ticket Zone tickets that allow fans access to the now popular entertainment fan zone and Absa block-booked premium grandstand seating. The Absa Red Ticket Zone opens at 1pm until 3pm and each … [Read more...] about PSL Ticket Giveaway

Todays Inter-LFA Provincials Fixtures

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Thursday 5 October 2017 fixtures for the Northern Areas LFA Gakeem Abraham's/Frank Ownhouse Memorial Inter-LFA Provincial Tournament taking place in Port Elizabeth from 4 to 7 October 2017: Gelvan 1 grounds - 09.00 EL Central u14 v NAFA Elephants u14 Fairview 1 grounds - 10.00 El Central u16 v NAFA u16 Fairview 3 grounds - 10.40 EL Central u12 v NAFA Elephants u12 Fairview 2 grounds - 11.10 EL central u18 v Sol Plaaitjies u18 10.10 EL Central Seniors v Sol Plaaitjies … [Read more...] about Todays Inter-LFA Provincials Fixtures

Inter-LFA Provincial – Port Elizabeth

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Gavin Van Rooyen, President of North End Football Association, East London provides this history of the Northern Areas LFA Gakeem Abraham's/Frank Ownhouse Memorial Inter-LFA Provincial Tournament taking place in Port Elizabeth from 4 to 7 October 2017: This is the 10th edition of this tournament involving PE Northern Areas, East London Central, King East, Cape Town Northern Suburbs and Cape District, Kimberley Sol Plaaitjies and a local LFA from the host LFA. The clubs u12, u14, u16, u18 and … [Read more...] about Inter-LFA Provincial – Port Elizabeth

Reeve Frosler – Shining example of PE’s excellent young talent

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The 2016/17 Bidvest Wits Young Player of the Season, Reeve Frosler, cut his soccer teeth in Port Elizabeth playing for Fairview Rovers Football Club which was established in 1935 in Fairview, Port Elizabeth. As part of a footballing family, young Reeve began playing football at the young age of 5. His Father Selwyn, coached, Mother Melanie, convened and brother Ethan played. Reeve's uncle, Dougie Williams originally from Salt Lake, Port Elizabeth has just been promoted to Head Coach at … [Read more...] about Reeve Frosler – Shining example of PE’s excellent young talent

Raga Bolo Championship Provincial League heads for New Brighton

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Over the past few months, 136 tavern teams have been repping their kasis in the District League of the 2017 Smirnoff Raga Bolo Championship in the hopes of taking home the title of Raga Bolo champions and the grand prize of R150 000. Now, the top 48 will be facing off in the next phase of the five-a-side street soccer tournament - the Provincial League - with matches across Mzansi. The Eastern Cape Provincial League leg will see teams from eMonti and PE battling it out at the Dodgers Sports … [Read more...] about Raga Bolo Championship Provincial League heads for New Brighton

Scoring a Team Building Goal

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The Goodyear vs. Malas Soccer Challenge took place on Saturday, May 13 at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University 2nd Avenue Campus in Port Elizabeth. Malas is a tyre dealer based in Pretoria. This being the fourth game between Goodyear and Malas, in the last few years, the stadium was filled with excitement and nerves as the players from both teams brought their A-game to see who would claim victory this time. The determination to win and have fun became evident from the first blow of the … [Read more...] about Scoring a Team Building Goal

South African Football Official BANNED by FIFA

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The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee chaired by Hans?Joachim Eckert has banned Mr Kirsten Nematandani, former president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Mr Jonathan Musavengana, former official of the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA), and Mr Banna Tchanile, former coach of the Togo national team, from all football-related activities (administrative, sports or any other) at both national and international level. The three cases decided related to … [Read more...] about South African Football Official BANNED by FIFA

Saturday Road Closures

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There will be road closures in effect for the Chippa United vs Kaizer Chiefs game, to be held on Saturday, 3 December 2016 at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in North End. Kick off for the match is 18:00, with final whistle estimated to be at 19:50. Herewith the list of road closures: Milner Ave/Smart Str Prince Alfred Rd/Quick Str Prince Alfred Rd/Rhodes Str Prince Alfred Rd/Innes Str Prince Alfred Rd/Shepherd Str Prince Alfred Rd/Bagshaw Str Leyland Str/Innes Str … [Read more...] about Saturday Road Closures

One step closer to the crown for Mikaela Oosthuizen

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Port Elizabeth's Mikaela Oosthuizen - a Miss SA Teen 2010 and Miss SA Finalist 2016, moved one step closer to becoming Miss Mamelodi Sundowns on 18 November 2016. The Eastern Cape semi-finals of this competition took place at the Regent Hotel in East London on Friday 18 November and Mikaela has now been selected as one of the Mamelodi Sundowns princesses to represent the Eastern Cape in the finals taking place in mid-December this year. The Miss Mamelodi Sundowns pageant has been running … [Read more...] about One step closer to the crown for Mikaela Oosthuizen

Mustangs and Highbury make it two wins for PEFA in Mayors Cup

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The regional league ladies team: Highbury ladies and Sasol Provincial League ladies team: Mustangs Ladies both from PEFA came out on top in this year’s Mayor’s Cup soccer competition. Highbury came close to making it a double losing out in the league by a narrow 2 points to Continental Express. In the Mayor’s Cup they made no mistake running out convincing winners. In the quarter final Highbury came up against NMMU running away with a 5-0 victory, and in the semi-final they played against an … [Read more...] about Mustangs and Highbury make it two wins for PEFA in Mayors Cup

Chippa United sign deal with Atletico Madrid [Video]

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A delegation from Spanish giants Atletico Madrid has concluded their two day-visit to Port Elizabeth where they had first-hand experience of the poor football facilities in the Nelson Mandela Metro. They also signed a lucrative business deal with Absa Premiership club Chippa United which will be a launch pad for football development in the country. These includes building a soccer academy in the province and an exchange programme between the two clubs. Nokhwezi Primary School in … [Read more...] about Chippa United sign deal with Atletico Madrid [Video]

Adjudicatory proceedings opened against African Football Officials

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The adjudicatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee, under its chairman Hans-Joachim Eckert, has opened formal adjudicatory proceedings against Kirsten Nematandani, former President of the South African Football Association (SAFA), Jonathan Musavengana, former official of the Zimbabwe Football Association, and Banna Tchanile, former coach of the national team of Togo, based on the final report submitted by the investigatory chamber. The investigations concerning Mr Nematandani, Mr … [Read more...] about Adjudicatory proceedings opened against African Football Officials