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Descent Dube, Sports Reporter

BANGO Business Centre was in a celebratory mood on Sunday after local football fanatics organised a tournament dubbed ‘Independence and Easter Football Tournament’.

St Joseph were victorious after claiming a hard fought 1-0 victory over Donkwe donkwe Gunners to walk away with R2 000 in prize money. 

The solitary goal was an 18-yard screamer by defender Together Ndebele.

Apart from the finalists, other participating teams were Khalanyoni FC and Bango FC. 

The first match saw Donkwe donkwe Gunners winning a semi-final tie 4-3 on penalties after the match ended 0-0.

St Josephs knocked out Khalanyoni 5-4 on penalties to set up a final with Donkwe donkwe Gunners after the match ended 1-1 in regulation time.

Innocent Ncube, one of the tournament’s organisers, said the event was a success and showed them that sports gatherings are effective in promoting socialisation.

“The tournament was a befitting event for the long holiday which saw a number of football supporters coming to watch. 

“We invited teams from two districts, Matobo and Mangwe, and they both provided two teams each,” said Ncube.

“The event was even nicer because of the presence of our brothers and sisters based in the diaspora that had come home for the holiday.

“We want to make it a point that the participating teams give young local players a chance to demonstrate their talent. 

“The initiative seeks to groom local talent and instil among them the spirit of togetherness,” he said.

— @DecoDecent2