The SPAR NMMU Madibaz experienced mixed fortunes in three back-to-back home games during the Varsity Netball competition in Port Elizabeth this weekend. The Madibaz started off on a high note with a 57-28 win against minnows Vaal University of Technology on Saturday. In Sunday's match, long-time rivals Maties made the most of their double-point power play to take the game away from the hosts. The Madibaz fought back but were unable to close the gap, going down 42-51 to the team from … [Read more...] about Mixed Varsity Netball fortunes for Madibaz
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Dominant Madibaz named double Pefa champs
The Vodacom NMMU Madibaz stamped their authority on this year's Port Elizabeth Football Association league as the university swept to victory in the premier and premier reserve divisions on Saturday. The premier side took a dominant 6-1 win over Forresters in their final Pefa game to set the seal on their overall triumph in the competition. The Madibaz went into the match with success assured, as they were already ahead of nearest rivals Callies – who had completed their fixtures – on goal … [Read more...] about Dominant Madibaz named double Pefa champs
Madibaz ready for pivotal Varsity Netball home games
The SPAR NMMU Madibaz have maximised their firepower for three pivotal Varsity Netball home games that start in Port Elizabeth this weekend. Madibaz coach Dumisani Chauke has called up wing defender Sinongiwe Madangatye and Luzanne Visagie on wing attack to add experience and balance to the youthful side, which also features SPAR Proteas goalkeeper Zanele Vimbela. The PE team will take on newcomers Vaal University of Technology on Saturday (3.15pm), followed by long-time rivals Maties in … [Read more...] about Madibaz ready for pivotal Varsity Netball home games
Madibaz Cape Town Victory
The NMMU Madibaz opened their Varsity Netball account with a convincing 45-16 win over the University of Cape Town in the Mother City on Sunday. The victory put the team from Port Elizabeth into third position (based on goal difference) in the standings after the opening weekend of the six-week tournament. The Madibaz have their heart set on retaining their top-four spot after reaching the semi-finals in last year’s inaugural competition. Madibaz coach Dumisani Chauke said she was very … [Read more...] about Madibaz Cape Town Victory
Cape Town kickoff for Madibaz Varsity Netball campaign
The SPAR Madibaz will have their eyes fixed on a playoff spot when they kick off their second Varsity Netball campaign against UCT in Cape Town on Sunday. The Port Elizabeth side made it through to the semi-finals of last year's inaugural tournament before being eliminated by eventual runners-up the University of the Free State (Kovsies). Madibaz netball manager Theresa le Roux said her new-look squad featured just seven of the 18 players from last season but that the youngsters were … [Read more...] about Cape Town kickoff for Madibaz Varsity Netball campaign
One more Madibaz player gets SA hockey call-up
Mecer Madibaz midfielder Chad Cairncross received his first call-up to the South African men's hockey side following the interprovincial tournament in Durban last week. Cairncross, who has been a fixture in the NMMU first team for the past two years, said he was delighted to have been included in the national squad alongside Madibaz teammate Natius Malgraff. "It's been a lifelong goal of mine to play hockey at the highest level, so for me this is a really big deal." The Eastern Province … [Read more...] about One more Madibaz player gets SA hockey call-up
Disappointing exit for Madibaz
The NMMU Madibaz made a dramatic exit from the Varsity Football tournament when they suffered a 4-0 loss at the hands of Tuks in Pretoria on Monday night. Head coach Graeme Harrison said his team had put up a brave fight but that it had not been good enough to secure their place in the semifinals. "It was very disappointing but we tried our best and I'm proud of the boys." Harrison said his team had been under pressure from the get-go with Tuks opening the scoring in the 11th … [Read more...] about Disappointing exit for Madibaz
Do-or-die for Madibaz who welcome Cloudius Ray Sagandira back
Striker Cloudius Ray Sagandira returns to the Varsity Football spotlight this week to help ramp up the NMMU Madibaz attack ahead of their do-or-die encounter with Tuks in Pretoria on Monday night. The Madibaz and Tuks both have 10 points after six games but the team from Port Elizabeth is ahead on goal difference. The Madibaz are currently third on the log with everything to play for. The fiery Sagandira was suspended three weeks ago following a red card against the University of the … [Read more...] about Do-or-die for Madibaz who welcome Cloudius Ray Sagandira back
Onela Beqezi – Madibaz Striker
NMMU Madibaz striker Onela Beqezi is back at full strength for his second season of Varsity Football after being forced to sit most of the 2013 tournament out due to injury. According to Beqezi, he surprised even himself when he scored the second goal that contributed to the Madibaz's 3-0 victory over University of Limpopo in Port Elizabeth. The first-year civil engineering student credited his goal to his strong tackling abilities, which helped to set up the decisive move. "Scoring … [Read more...] about Onela Beqezi – Madibaz Striker
Winning streak puts Madibaz back in line for semis
The NMMU Madibaz have all but booked their spot in the Varsity Football semi-finals after a dominating 3-0 victory over the University of Limpopo in Port Elizabeth on Monday night. The Madibaz ran rampant in front of a jubilant home crowd to move into third place overall on 10 points, a mere two behind joint log leaders the University of Johannesburg and North-West University (Pukke). Although the PE-based team have drawn even with the University of Pretoria (Tuks) and the University of … [Read more...] about Winning streak puts Madibaz back in line for semis
Unchanged line-up for Madibaz final home game
NMMU Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison has announced an unchanged line-up for their final home game of the Varsity Football tournament against the University of Limpopo in Port Elizabeth on Monday night - 25 August. Harrison said he had decided to stick with a winning formula following an emphatic 4-0 victory over Kovsies at Shimla Park in Bloemfontein this week. "Preparations have been going well. The team spirit and morale is at an all-time high." But, he said, he had cautioned his … [Read more...] about Unchanged line-up for Madibaz final home game
4 Goal spree puts Madibaz back in contention
The NMMU Madibaz played themselves back into contention in the Varsity Football tournament when they gave the University of the Free State a 4-0 drubbing in Bloemfontein on Monday night. The result put the Port Elizabeth-based team into fourth spot overall with just two games remaining in the round-robin section. Although visibly delighted with his team's performance, Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison said their campaign was far from over. "Overall it was a fantastic performance from … [Read more...] about 4 Goal spree puts Madibaz back in contention
Do or die for Madibaz against Free State
The NMMU Madibaz are determined to turn their fortunes around in their fifth-round Varsity Football fixture against the University of the Free State at Shimla Park in Bloemfontein on Monday night. Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison said his team were slightly bruised following their 2-1 home ground loss to the University of the Western Cape, but were intent on recording their first away win of the tournament. Harrison said the players had been working hard to rectify the mistakes of the … [Read more...] about Do or die for Madibaz against Free State
Debut goal for Sachin Jackson
NMMU Madibaz newbie Sachin Jackson got his Varsity Football career off to a flying start when he notched up his maiden goal against the University of Cape Town in Port Elizabeth on Monday evening. Jackson, also known as Sachiano after football star Cristiano Ronaldo, scored the opening goal of the match in his debut appearance for the home team. The winger's goal, along with his ability to create goal-scoring opportunities, earned him the Man of the Match award. "I pushed myself to the … [Read more...] about Debut goal for Sachin Jackson
Tough ask for Madibaz Football side
After last night's 2-1 defeat against the University of Western Cape in Port Elizabeth, the NMMU Madibaz must win all their remaining matches to stay in the hunt for the Varsity Football semis. Madibaz head coach Graeme Harrison said that although the home team had dominated in the first half, they were discontent with the turn of events. "We always go in seeking a positive result, so obviously last night was disappointing. "We missed a few opportunities in the first half to kill them … [Read more...] about Tough ask for Madibaz Football side
