Madibaz face tense battle for promotion: The Madibaz team are gearing up for a weekend of intense football when they bid to qualify for the ABC Motsepe League in the play-offs in Grahamstown on Saturday and Sunday. The play-offs will see eight Eastern Cape SAB League regional winners divided into two pools competing at the Grahamstown army base fields, with the winners of each pool earning promotion. Madibaz, under the guidance of coach Wayne Iveson, won the Nelson Mandela Bay SAB League title … [Read more...] about Madibaz face tense battle for promotion – MyPR.co.za
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Madibaz target promotion at USSA tournament – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz target promotion at USSA tournament: The Madibaz men’s football team will be targeting promotion to the top section when the University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournament takes place in Port Elizabeth next month. Hosted by Nelson Mandela University from July 2 to 7, the cream of South Africa’s men and women varsity footballers will be in action on the various campus fields. Competing in the B section, Madibaz Sport Football manager Mark Tommy said the PE side, who won the … [Read more...] about Madibaz target promotion at USSA tournament – MyPR.co.za
Masterson earns top Madibaz cricket award – MyPR.co.za
Masterson earns top Madibaz cricket award: Guest of honour Devdas Govindjee (left) presents David Masterson with the cricketer of the year award at the Madibaz Cricket Club awards function at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth on Friday. Photo: Michael Sheehan Photography David Masterson was named the player of the year when the Madibaz Cricket Club annual awards function was held at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth last week. The talented young batsman had an outstanding … [Read more...] about Masterson earns top Madibaz cricket award – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz football on the rise – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz football on the rise: The Madibaz football squad which won the Nelson Mandela Bay SAB Regional league title for the second straight year is (back, from left) Mark Jordaan, Keagan Botha, Lyndsay Jennings, Kagan Assam, Sachin Rautenbach, Malcolm Mafuya, Samuel Connelly (vice-captain), Madaliso Soko, Athenkosi Papu, Mzwandile Mvunyiswa, Chuma Fobo, Lubabalo Dimane; (front, from left) Kashif Jassen, Caleb Turner, Nkululo Claasen, Silulami Myataza (assistant coach), Cloudius Ray Sagandira … [Read more...] about Madibaz football on the rise – MyPR.co.za
Connelly plays influential role for Madibaz – MyPR.co.za
Connelly plays influential role for Madibaz: Madibaz football star Samuel Connelly played an influential role in the team. Photo: Brittany Blaauw As a central defender with a penchant for attack, Samuel Connelly has emerged as an influential player for the Madibaz football team this season. Last week, with the competition not yet completed, Madibaz wrapped up the Nelson Mandela Bay SAB Regional League title for the second straight year, giving them another chance to chase promotion to the ABC … [Read more...] about Connelly plays influential role for Madibaz – MyPR.co.za
Young Madibaz hockey squad remain positive – MyPR.co.za
Young Madibaz hockey squad remain positive: Madibaz player Arno van Jaarsveld (left) and Ryan Scheepers, of Free State University, duel for possession during their Varsity Hockey match at Wits in Johannesburg last weekend. Photo: Christiaan Kotze/SASPA The Madibaz men’s squad remain positive ahead of the second weekend of Varsity Hockey matches, starting in Pretoria tomorrow. This is the situation after they received a sobering lesson in the harsh reality of what the event is all about … [Read more...] about Young Madibaz hockey squad remain positive – MyPR.co.za
Kuhn wins Madibaz Open squash title – MyPR.co.za
Kuhn wins Madibaz Open squash title: John Kuhn, of the Nelson Mandela University George campus, won the Madibaz Open squash title in his first appearance in the event when he defeated local star Rudi van Niekerk 3-2 in the final at the south campus in Port Elizabeth on Sunday. Photo: Supplied John Kuhn claimed the Madibaz Open men’s squash title at his first attempt when he defeated Rudi van Niekerk in a titanic final at the Nelson Mandela University south campus in Port Elizabeth on … [Read more...] about Kuhn wins Madibaz Open squash title – MyPR.co.za
New champ will be crowned in Madibaz Open – MyPR.co.za
New champ will be crowned in Madibaz Open: Rudi van Niekerk (left) will be the favourite to lift the title in the Madibaz Open squash tournament this weekend in the absence of defending champion Gary Wheadon (right). The tournament starts at the Nelson Mandela University south campus tomorrow. Photo: Fabian Smith A new men’s champion will be crowned in the Madibaz Open squash tournament when the annual championship takes place in Port Elizabeth from tomorrow to Sunday. Held at the Nelson … [Read more...] about New champ will be crowned in Madibaz Open – MyPR.co.za
Chance for Madibaz to showcase young talent – MyPR.co.za
Chance for Madibaz to showcase young talent: Michael Hansel will be a key figure in their defence when the Madibaz men’s team compete in the Varsity Hockey tournament, starting at Wits in Johannesburg on Friday. Photo: Saspa Despite a relatively inexperienced line-up, Madibaz men’s coach Cheslyn Gie believes his youthful squad have a wonderful opportunity to showcase their talent when the Varsity Hockey tournament kicks off on Friday. The competition, with pool matches concentrated … [Read more...] about Chance for Madibaz to showcase young talent – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz women’s sevens team target further progress – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz women’s sevens team target further progress: The Madibaz women’s sevens rugby squad competing in the University Sport South Africa tournament at Wits in Johannesburg tomorrow is (back, from left) Lona Ntsila (assistant coach), Sinobomi Dlakavu, Sina Mrwetyana, Danielle Sutton, Sikhuseleko Mlambo, Tembelani Sibuta (head coach), Alulutho Qundani, Zintle, Nini, Sikhumbuzo Dlamini (fitness and conditioning), (front, from left) Khanya Manyela, Lisanda Mdlangaso, Courtney Williams, … [Read more...] about Madibaz women’s sevens team target further progress – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz manager to handle USSA women’s squad – MyPR.co.za
Madibaz manager to handle USSA women’s squad: Madibaz Sport manager Melissa Awu has been appointed to manage the University Sport South Africa women’s sevens team when the World University Championships take place in Namibia in July. Photo: Supplied Madibaz Sport manager Melissa Awu has been handed a key role as team manager when the national varsity women’s sevens team compete in the World University Championships in Namibia later this year. This is the first time the University … [Read more...] about Madibaz manager to handle USSA women’s squad – MyPR.co.za
Usain Bolt still inspires Madibaz sprint star Luxolo Adams
Usain Bolt still inspires Madibaz sprint star Luxolo Adams: Bestmed Madibaz Club sprinter Luxolo Adams shows his gold medal after winning the 200m title in the South African Athletics Championships last month. Photo: Supplied Given his legendary status, it is not surprising that Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt was the inspiration for rising Nelson Mandela University sprinter Luxolo Adams to take up the sport. Born in Burgersdorp in the Eastern Cape, the 21-year-old Bestmed Madibaz club member was … [Read more...] about Usain Bolt still inspires Madibaz sprint star Luxolo Adams
Games a big opportunity for Madibaz coach
Games a big opportunity for Madibaz coach: Madibaz Sport hockey manager Cheslyn Gie is the assistant coach of the South African team to compete in the Commonwealth Games in Australia, starting on Thursday. Photo: Supplied Madibaz hockey manager and coach Cheslyn Gie is looking forward to one of the highlights of his career when the Commonwealth Games begin in Australia on Thursday. Taking place on the Gold Coast, the four-yearly sporting extravaganza will see the South Africa men’s hockey … [Read more...] about Games a big opportunity for Madibaz coach
Madibaz have a last throw of the dice
Madibaz have a last throw of the dice: The FNB Madibaz rugby team are fired up for one final throw of the dice when they play their last league game in the Varsity Cup this year in Pretoria on Monday. Up against UP-Tuks, Nelson Mandela University captain Riaan Esterhuizen’s outfit know that this is their last chance to salvage something from the season. Without a win in seven matches, Madibaz find themselves at the bottom of the log, but they could still avoid automatic relegation to the … [Read more...] about Madibaz have a last throw of the dice
Madibaz determined to keep on fighting
Madibaz determined to keep on fighting: FNB Madibaz player Henrique Oliver clears the ball during their Varsity Cup rugby match against Stellenbosch at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth on Monday. Photo: Asem Engage Their backs to the wall, the FNB Madibaz rugby team are determined to give everything they have in their remaining two Varsity Cup matches to avoid relegation. After the unfortunate events of Monday night at Madibaz Stadium in Port Elizabeth, when protesters stormed onto the field … [Read more...] about Madibaz determined to keep on fighting
