Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison has vowed to continue the fight in the 2015 Varsity Football tournament after a string of disappointing results this season. The Madibaz's narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of TUT on Monday night was also their fourth straight loss from five matches, which started with a goalless draw against VUT. The team has yet to find the back of the net in this year's campaign. "Everything has just gone against us but we're hanging in there and are going to keep on … [Read more...] about Madibaz hope for first win against Walter Sisulu
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When all you have left is pride!
The Madibaz will be playing for pride when they take on Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) in their Varsity Football clash in Pretoria on Monday night. This follows their 3-0 defeat at the hands of North-West University (Pukke) at the Fanie du Toit Sport Grounds in Potchefstroom on Thursday. After four rounds and three losses on the trot, the team from NMMU have been unable to turn their fortunes around at this year’s tournament. But, said Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison, they … [Read more...] about When all you have left is pride!
Madibaz contemplate 4th Loss
The only way is up for the Madibaz as they look to turn things around in their critical Varsity Football clash with North-West University in Potchefstroom on Thursday night. The team from Port Elizabeth will have a tough task on their hands when they take to the pitch at the Fanie du Toit Sports Grounds for their fourth consecutive away game. Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison said NMMU's position at the bottom of the log left the team no choice but to go for a clear win to stay in the … [Read more...] about Madibaz contemplate 4th Loss
Madibaz not out of Varsity Football
The Madibaz football team are fighting to keep their Varsity Football campaign alive after going down 0-2 to the University of Pretoria at the Tuks Sport Stadium in Pretoria on Monday night. After three rounds, the team from Port Elizabeth are languishing at the bottom of the log and have everything to play for with four more fixtures remaining before the play-offs. "We are down but not out of this competition," said Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison. "Our log position is not … [Read more...] about Madibaz not out of Varsity Football
Varsity Football team still to score first win
The Madibaz football team will be on the prowl for their first Varsity Football win when they take on the defending champions in their third outing of the season on Monday night. The NMMU side will have all to play for against the University of Pretoria at the Tuks Stadium after going down 0-1 to Wits University in Johannesburg this week. “Preparation has been going well and the boys are working hard to come back with a positive result,” said Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison. “Tuks is … [Read more...] about Varsity Football team still to score first win
Delivering Soccer Dreams in the Kalahari
Teachers from eight local schools in the Kalahari recently participated in coaching clinics facilitated by the Dreamfields Project. Held at a school in Rietfontein in the Mier Local Municipality in the Northern Cape, the "coach the coaches" one-day workshop is an initiative made possible by the Port Elizabeth based Chevrolet Ute Force in partnership with Dreamfields Project, the Non-Government Organisation that brings soccer development and soccer kit to disadvantaged schools. The coaching … [Read more...] about Delivering Soccer Dreams in the Kalahari
Tough test in round two of Varsity Football
The NMMU Madibaz football team will face a tough test in round two of the Varsity Football tournament when they go up against the University of the Witwatersrand at the Wits Stadium in Johannesburg on Monday night. The Madibaz will be looking to put their first points on the board after being forced to settle for a goalless draw in this week's opening encounter with Vaal University of Technology. Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison said his team had emerged relatively unscathed and that … [Read more...] about Tough test in round two of Varsity Football
Madibaz impress in Varsity Football opener
The Madibaz football team kicked off their Varsity Football campaign with a well-executed goalless draw against Vaal University of Technology at the Isak Steyl Stadium in Vanderbijlpark on Monday night. "We played at a high intensity and we created opportunities. It was a strong opening for us," said Madibaz football manager Mark Tommy. According to him, the Port Elizabeth side started the 10-week national tournament very well. He praised the Madibaz's on-field organisation and said … [Read more...] about Madibaz impress in Varsity Football opener
Just in Case
You were worrying that our Executive Mayor was not multi-tasking, this report will ease your mind: SAFA president Danny Jordaan has told Sport24 that the standard of the national teams is improving. Jordaan said this after conducting the ABC Motsepe League for the national playoffs which will be held in Kimberly from July 20-26. Jordaan said that the standard in the third tier league reflects what is happening at national teams at different levels. He said the Under-17s have … [Read more...] about Just in Case
New look Chippa United squad unveiled
Chippa United has unveiled a beefed-up squad for the 2015/16 season at a press conference held in Cape Town. The Port Elizabeth-based outfit has secured the services of ten new players in an effort to cement its place in the Premier Soccer League. Among the new signings are: Centre-back Zitha Macheke, on loan from Kaizer Chiefs; Left-winger Mark Mayambela, formerly of NFD team Royal Eagles; Midfielder Nkosinathi Mthiyane, formerly of Amazulu; Midfielder Christopher Matambo, on loan … [Read more...] about New look Chippa United squad unveiled
Chippa United Score Chiefs Duo
Chris Matombo and Zitha Macheke will go on loan with Chippa United next season. “We want them to get game time and exposure,” said Kaizer Chiefs Football Manager Bobby Motaung on the Kaizer Chiefs website. Matombo and Macheke didn’t feature in an official first team game last season, but both have a bright future ahead of them. Macheke is a 21-year-old defender, while Matombo, 21, is a midfielder. “They need to play to gain experience. Like Lucky Baloyi, who went on loan to Moroka … [Read more...] about Chippa United Score Chiefs Duo
Varsity team promoted to SAB League
The NMMU Madibaz football team have been promoted to the SAB League following their performance in the annual Safa Nelson Mandela Bay regional league playoffs at the KwaDwesi football fields in Port Elizabeth over the past fortnight. The current Pefa champions went head to head with the 11 other group winners under the Local Football Association for two slots in next season’s Safa-NMB SAB League, which kicks off in the first week of September and runs through to June next year. In their … [Read more...] about Varsity team promoted to SAB League
Google predicts MyPE Editor as new Chippa United Coach
Here on MyPE we recently announced the appointment of Mboneni "Roger" Sikhakhane as head coach of Chippa United for the second time in very recent history. Click HERE to see the list of coaches that Chippa United has had since 9 July 2012 - the twelve coaches and their tenures make for alarming reading. Anyway - my narcissistic tendencies propel me to checking every now and then to see just how well MyPE is doing in the Search Engine rankings against the big boys and girls of publishing. … [Read more...] about Google predicts MyPE Editor as new Chippa United Coach
Mboneni “Roger” Sikhakhane Chippa United’s new coach
The Chippa United Board of Directors has announced Mboneni "Roger" Sikhakhane as head coach for the 2015/16 season. Roger will resume his duties with immediate effect. The matter regarding Ernst Middendorp has been concluded and Roger will hit the ground running when he joins the team at its pre-season camp in CapeTown on 28 July. Roger, who has been involved with the club in recent times, has always enjoyed good working relations with the Chilli Boyz and is committed to ensuring the … [Read more...] about Mboneni “Roger” Sikhakhane Chippa United’s new coach
Chippa set for new boss
Chippa United are set to announce a new coach on Friday with owner, Chippa Mpengezi, telling Sport24 that he will make announcement in a press conference set for end of the week. Mpengesi said that his new signings as well as plans for the new campaign will be revealed in a press briefing on Friday. "I cannot say a lot about who is going and staying, but all changes to the team and technical staff will be announced on Friday," Mpengezi told Sport24. "We are working on new developments … [Read more...] about Chippa set for new boss
