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Bay Stars Redeemed With 7 – 0 Bush Bucks Thrashing

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Nelson Mandela Bay's Premier Soccer League (PSL) hope, Bay Stars, redeemed themselves by thrashing Bush Bucks 7 - 0 at Gelvandale Stadium yesterday after suffering a first defeat this season (1 - 0) at the hands of Mighty Greens on Wednesday in Lady Grey. Even though yesterday's match was the second Vodacom League match for Bay Stars this week, they showed no signs of fatigue. They started the match like a house on fire when Lutho Totwana scored his first goal of the match only five minutes … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Redeemed With 7 – 0 Bush Bucks Thrashing

Bay Stars Announce Squad Hopefuls

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The announcement that 10 players will now train with Bay Stars, Nelson Mandela Bay's Premier Soccer League hope, was met with great excitement after the conclusion of tough trials that started on Monday at the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University South Campus soccer fields. Lyndsey Jennings (NMMU - goalkeeper), Siyanda Petse (Cacadu – centre back), Vuyisile Manxoyi (Bhisho Young Ideas – left back), Achuma Klaas (NMMU - midfielder), Vusumzi Stamper (Manchester – centre midfield), Moses … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Announce Squad Hopefuls

Bay Stars on Cloud Nine

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Nelson Mandela Bay's Premier Soccer League hope, Bay Stars, are on cloud nine after an inspired 3 - 1 home victory against Cloud Nine at the Gelvandale Stadium. The defeat of Cloud Nine was engineered via a determined attack that led to exciting goals scored by Lutho Totwana and Farouk Abrahams. Lutho's header was the only goal scored in the first half and Farouk added to his tally with two magnificent goals in the second half. Bay Stars Managing Director Tony Lovegrove said loyal fans can … [Read more...] about Bay Stars on Cloud Nine

Bay Stars Could Place Fans on Cloud 9 With an Early Christmas Present

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Nelson Mandela Bay's Premier Soccer League hope, Bay Stars, take on Cloud 9 tomorrow night at the Gelvandale Stadium in their last league encounter before the Christmas break. Even though Bay Stars had to return to Nelson Mandela Bay without kicking a ball against Mighty Greens in Lady Grey on Saturday due to heavy rain and thunder, the squad is still confident as they have not suffered any losses as yet. If their good fortune continues, they will be giving Bay soccer fans an early Christmas … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Could Place Fans on Cloud 9 With an Early Christmas Present

Bay Stars Remain Undefeated

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Nelson Mandela Bay's hope of Premier Soccer League participation, Bay Stars, dominated the top of the Vodacom League log clash against FC Buffalo on Friday with a 3 - 0 drumming. Leroy van Rensburg, who opened his side's account and Niven Kops (two exciting headers), had the home crowd in a frenzy at the Gelvandale Stadium and although rain came down before the final whistle it did not dampen the spirit. This great result means that Bay Stars are still undefeated with only two goalless … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Remain Undefeated

Municipal excellence awards to be held next week

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality will host its annual Bay Stars Employee Excellence Awards at the Radisson Blu Hotel on 8 December 2011. The event comes shortly after one of last year's winners, Heidi Marais, an environmental health practitioner, scooped a national award in Pretoria last week, underscoring the success of the municipality's excellence initiative. The awards are held annually to celebrate top achievers within the municipality as elected by community members and their fellow … [Read more...] about Municipal excellence awards to be held next week

Bay Stars Topping Vodacom League log

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Nelson Mandela Bay's Premier League hope, Bay Stars, is showing its intention to compete in the First Division next season by topping the Vodacom League log against seasoned competition. Even though the team found it difficult to score on a wet and heavy Gelvandale pitch against a determined FC Tornado defence, the goalless draw was enough to propel Bay Stars to the top of the Vodacom League log. Managing Director Tony Lovegrove said the newcomers to the league - launched only on 26 … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Topping Vodacom League log

Bay Stars’ Trounce Mthatha Liverpool

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Nelson Mandela Bay's future Premier Soccer League hope, Bay Stars, overpowered Nedbank Cup contenders Mthatha Liverpool 1 - 0 on Saturday, 12 November 2011 and now call on their fans to support them on Friday night at the Gelvandale Stadium at 19:00. Yesterday's victory - made possible by a goal from Leroy van Rensburg and rock-solid defending - means the team now has four wins and one goalless draw under its belt. This puts the Bay outfit on par with former log leaders FC Buffalo who only … [Read more...] about Bay Stars’ Trounce Mthatha Liverpool

Bay Stars miss out on Nedbank Cup Inclusion

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Nelson Mandela Bay's future hope for Premier Soccer League participation, Bay Stars, narrowly missed out on a chance of further competition in the Nedbank Cup play-offs against current Vodacom League log leaders FC Buffalo at the Gelvandale Stadium on Saturday 5 November 2011. Although the first half ended goalless high drama unfolded as the teams persistently tested each other's defensive lines, but their efforts remained unrewarded. FC Buffalo managed to open their account late in the … [Read more...] about Bay Stars miss out on Nedbank Cup Inclusion

Bay Stars New Website

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Although Nelson Mandela Bay's soccer hope, Bay Stars, will be clashing with tough competition on Saturday in pursuit of competing in the Nedbank Cup, hard work behind the scenes led to the opening of its brand new website at midnight on Friday 4 November. This means that supporters will be kept up to date on new developments in the club by visiting www.baystars.co.za (Editor's Note: Don't get caught like me and assume that the site is live right now. But, if I stay up until the midnight … [Read more...] about Bay Stars New Website

Bay Stars to face Jomo Cosmos

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Nelson Mandela Bay's future hope for Premier Soccer League (PSL) status will get their first opportunity this weekend to test its mettle against a PSL side when they take on Jomo Cosmos on Saturday afternoon during a friendly match. This is part of a bumper weekend lying ahead for the Vodacom League outfit who are still unbeaten after three gruelling league matches. On Friday night at 19:00 the team will fancy their chances against Cacadu United at the Gelvandale Stadium after convincingly … [Read more...] about Bay Stars to face Jomo Cosmos

Bay Stars Coach confident ahead of OR Tambo clash

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Bay Stars Coach Graham Harrison is confident that his team will perform well tonight after last weekend's 2 - 1 victory over Matta Milan. The local football outfit carrying the aspiration of Nelson Mandela Bay supporters to compete in the Premier Soccer League in a few years will be taking on East London's OR Tambo at the Gelvandale Stadium at 19:00. "We are confident that we can beat them and take three points from the match. "We are looking forward to the game and our preparations are … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Coach confident ahead of OR Tambo clash

Bay Stars poised to revive Football Fridays with FREE league game

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The newly launched Bay Stars Football Club is not just providing an outlet for aspiring young soccer players, the management would like to see this club play a pivotal role in reviving Football Fridays. Managing Director Tony Lovegrove said the club would like to invite the soccer-loving residents of Nelson Mandela Bay to the team’s first Vodacom League fixture on Friday night at 19:00 at the Gelvandale Stadium against the East London outfit O R Tambo. "Access to the stadium will be free … [Read more...] about Bay Stars poised to revive Football Fridays with FREE league game

Bay Stars Football Club

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The launch of the Bay Stars Football Club, an innovative approach to building soccer in Nelson Mandela Bay, represents a new dawn for youngsters aspiring to play in the top South African leagues. This comes after soccer had to take a backseat in Nelson Mandela Bay even after top international superstars like Christiano Ronaldo, Didier Drogba, Wayne Rooney and many others campaigned for glory during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa in the city. To top it all, Bay United left Nelson … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Football Club

Bay Stars Football Club Launch

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Eastern Cape Member of the Executive Committee for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Xoliswa Tom will officiate at the Monday 26 September launch of the Bay Stars Football Club at the award-winning Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. Tom will deliver the keynote address to other dignitaries such as the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Executive Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile, members of the soccer fraternity in the region and other important stakeholders. … [Read more...] about Bay Stars Football Club Launch