Football

We were faced with all the Covid-19 restrictions regarding sport fixtures throughout most of the year. However, with the football season late in the year we were optimistic that our season would go ahead. Unfortunately, our hopes were dashed when we began receiving information, in the middle of the year, that all football tournaments had been cancelled owing to Covid-19.

Nevertheless, later in the year, we were pleasantly surprised to hear that the restrictions were being lifted towards the end of July. We quickly realised that we had to put some sort of training sessions together as we had never seen the talent of any of our U14 or U15 age groups. We used all our coaches and had two, 90-minute sessions with each age group. It was clear from the attendance of boys that they could not wait to attend some sort of physical activity.

Mr Ireland had confirmed six fixtures and a triangular for the beginning of the third term. We initiated a Soccer Clinic in the last three days of the August holidays knowing that the four-term schools would have had an extra month of preparation. Despite their advantage of being better prepared, we were still very competitive in all our games. I was pleased to see how the boys appreciated the opportunity of having fixtures. Games were all played at a high level playing by the rules, and respecting fellow players, referees, and opponents. Unfortunately, no spectators were allowed owing to the Covid protocols. I would like to commend the boys on their commitment and dedication, in their attendance at all practices and fixtures.

I would like to acknowledge the following staff who were instrumental in ensuring that the highest standard of football is played at St David’s Marist Inanda: • Mr L Vicente (MIC for the Open age group and 1st

Team coach), • Mr C Page (1st Team coach), Mr N Ngcobo (2nd Team coach), Mr M Sikhosana and Mr N Mthembu (3rd and 4th Team coach) • Mr C Marangoni (MIC for the U16 age group) • Mr M Venditti and Mr K Bove (U16A coach), Mr

M Mkonza and Mr A Cawood (U16B and U16C coaches) • Mr C Hansell (MIC for the U15 age group) • Mr K Malope and Mr R Lourenco (U15A coaches),

Mr S Ngema (U15B coach), • Mr R Nkomo (U15C coach) and Mr H Takarusenga (U15D coach). • Mr S Laphu (MIC and U14C coach), Mr O Hinton and Mr L Funde (U14A coach), Mr R Sokana (U14B coach), Mr W Shabangu (U14D coach), Mr C Gouws and Mr A Lowings (Yellow and Blue Team coaches)

I am looking forward to a full season next year where our boys will be able to play in the maximum number of fixtures to showcase the soccer talent at St David’s Marist Inanda.

Football Awards

MIC:

• Mr F Gilardi

Captain:

• Aidan Hope

Team award:

• Lorenzo Bollini

Half Colours:

• Devine Odiley • Liam Riva

Full Colours:

• Nkosinathi Buthelezi • Reagan Fisher • Aidan Hope • Anthony Lombaard • Ashley Madonsela • Matthew Moreira • Nkoliseko Nyubuse • Sanele Parirenyatwa

Mr F Gilardi MIC: Football

1st Team

Mr C Page

This season felt like it was the equivalent of the 40-yard dash! The 1st XI managed to play six matches in 17 days, with one of those matches versus St John’s College being abandoned at halftime, due to inclement weather. Aidan Hope was the only player who had any 1st Team caps to his name, which meant the selection of the team was one of apprehension and excitement, for both players and coaches alike. The team had an excellent mix of Grade 10, 11 and 12 boys this year. Of the five matches played, the1st XI managed two wins, two draws, and one loss. It seems as though any season which has a complete fixture list, can be classified as a successful one in the current circumstances. The players can be proud of the effort that they put into such a short season. Onward and upward for 2022!

U16

Mr C Marangoni and Mr M Mkonza

The U16 age group enjoyed a very busy 2021 football season. The season started with many of the boys in the age group being selected for more senior teams.

However, this did not dilute the pool of talent that was available to field three strong sides. What was evident in this age group was the sheer passion for the game, and the determination to fight until the end.

The A-Team played some attractive football and applied an attacking and holding game plan resulting in us scoring in all but one game. However, this attacking flair sometimes left the team vulnerable at the back. In the season some exciting wins, challenging draws, and some narrow defeats. The highlight of the season was the lastminute winner versus KES.

The B- and C-Team also enjoyed a busy season of matches. The boys showed lots of passion and commitment. The highlight of the season was the internal match between the two teams that demonstrated the great camaraderie of the boys.

We would like to thank Mr N Bove, Mr M Venditti and Mr M Cawood for their commitment to the boys and their passion for football. We would also like to thank the core of players that made up the A, B and C teams for their commitment to practices and matches; these boys demonstrated true Marist values.

U15

Mr C Hansell

The U15 soccer boys are a strong group, with great talent and depth. The U15A finished the season by only losing two of eight games and beating St Stithians. They also drew against two formidable sides, being Jeppe Boys and KES. The U15B did well, winning six of their eight games. It must be said that the most successful side was the U15C team, only losing one out of their eight matches with a rewarding 6-1 victory over KES. The U15D team only won two of their five matches, but showed great character throughout the season. This age group will have great success with football in the College going forward.

U14

Mr S Laphu

Football is popular among boys and this year we had no less than 120 boys registered to play. Hence, we had four competitive teams and two social teams in the Yellow and Blue Teams. The U14A had a total of eight fixtures, and lost only one game against a tough Parktown Boys side. They ended the season with six wins and a draw. One of the highlights was a win against Jeppe Boys. I would like to acknowledge the coaches Mr Hinton and Mr Funde who managed this side expertly and professionally. The U14B had a lot of quality also and managed by Mr Sokana; we had a total of seven fixtures – we managed to win two matches and drew two matches. The highlight was beating a strong Parktown boys’ team 3-1. The U14C and U14D had six fixtures and 4 fixtures respectively. There were only three of those games lost. We also created opportunity for the social teams to feature in external games. Overall, the football season was a success with plenty of opportunities for the boys to play. I would like to thank all the coaches involved.

Football 1st Team

Back row: Masana Mkhabele, Liam Riva, Joshua Hwindingwi, Reagan Fisher, Anthony Lombaard, Anton Arwidi, Sanele Parirenyatwa, Devine Odiley, Matthew Moreira, Njabulo Makhubo Front row: Sabatha Ndletyana, Nkosinathi Buthelezi, Qhawe Manala, Mr L Vicente, Aidan Hope, Mr C Page, Nkoliseko Nyubuse, Lorenzo Bollini, Tye Arnold

Football 2nd Team

Back row: Guy Wides, Kwadjo Addo-Obiri, Fabio Ferreira, Pharrell Lebelo, Matteo Buxman, Luthando Mdletshe, Jordan Voigt, Tristan Duarte, Yahya Buksh, Andrew Bowden Front row: Alessandro Nahman, Daniel Leicher, Tlholo Ralitlhare, Luke Wides, Oqalile Tshetshe, Tawananyasha Dendere, Obvious Madzimbalala, Komon Fegue, Katlego Mooki

Football U16A

Back row: Jayden Jagga, Siyanda Radebe, Nikita Koolen, Isaac Amadasun, Cameron Gebhardt, Roko Vidjak, Mpumelelo Madonsela Front row: Tshenolo Motshumi, Nero Vidjak, Cameron Simmonds, Madalitso Nasoro, Mr M Mkonza, Paolantonio Mariano, Lebusa Mokhele, Jett Wingate-Pearse, Taariq Momoniat

Football U16B

Back row: Sivuyile Madikizela, Sohan Desai, Aiden Hollywood, Yasser Saad, Tsibisi Phalafala, Matthew Huiskamp, Tristan Grimett, Jordan Cross, Mphikeleli Vilakazi, Taariq Momoniat, Sam Wearne Front row: Senamile Shabangu, Sechaba Mokoena, Lebusa Mokhele, Mr M Mkonza, Thandolwenkosi Khumalo, Mr C Marangoni, Rutendo Makadzange, Thubelihle Thanjekwayo, Zanokuhle Nkabinde

Football U15A

Back row: Kai Haskell, Kuzivakwashe Majuru, Kopano Moepeng, Sebastian Toet 2nd row: Teegen Rossini, Thando Khumalo, Joshua Jacobs, D’Andre MushangaTheo Fonternel, Rio Snaith, Niklaus Jooste, Kwame Ndegwa Front row: Keanu De Andrade, Sibusisu Letsoalo, Diego Ferreira, Nicolo De Aguiar, Mr S Ngema, Aidan Kleynhans, Michael Henderson, Avela Sibisi, Mikhaeel Davies

Football U15B

Back row: Elliott Skei, Bonga Mathe, Colin Kruger, Liam Billingham, Connor Barnett, Kweku Koranteng, Fhatuwani Mudau Front row: Oliver Botha, Ross Fieldgate, Mudiwa Ndimande, Mr S Ngema, Simphiwe Zindela, Dylan Hau, Joshua Evens

Football U15C

Back row: Nikola Truda, Seth McLoughlin, Tumi Mafojane, Marcel Hallowes, Daniel Rebelo, Gareth Oertel, Hein Langner, Waishe Dube, Morwaswi Mello, Dumisa Ngobese Front row: Jack Waddell, Ross Hallowes, Andreas Yiallouris, Kutlwano Kekana, Mr S Ngema, Christopher Correia, Benjamin Shahim, Tadiwa Mutasa, Thapelo Phukubye

Football U14A

Back row: Luca Cabion, Simon Less, Itaishe Mhungu, Giulio Cianfanelli, Jared Beilings, Lathi-Tha Mtumtum, Erik Arwidi, Samuel Wessels, Wellington Nkosinathi Sibande, James Askew Front row: Judah Morais, Malibongwe Mbatha, Mathew Freed, Matteo Scarcella, Mr O Hinton, Zinathi Mthethwa, Mr L Funde, Keitumetse Senamela, Austin Mutooni, Matthew Cole, Kamogelo Phiri

Football U14B

Back row: Samuel Wessels, Muhluri Malabie, Kahlil Morrison, Soham Gokul 2nd row: Hayden Thomas, Daluxolo Mtimkulu-Lillienfeldt, Matthew Cole, Wellington Nkosinathi Sibande, Brett Bulger, Oliver Maskell, Tumelo Phukubye, Tristan Lambe, Michael Henderson Front row: Roy Kameni Nguedami, Luke Vorster, Lemuel Muzarewetu, Keitumetse Senamela, Mr L Funde, Simon Less, Nicholas Venizelos, Mathew Freed, Sebastiano Loureiro

Football U14C

Back row: Oliver Maskell, Tristan Lambe, Gcobani Ndadana, Benjamin Smith, Soham Gokul, Matthew Mc Lay, Aman Razzak, Ruttger Schliesser, Andreas Yiallouris Front row: Matthew Cole, Khotso Mabona, Jonathan Wentworth, Nicholas Venizelos, Mr A Lowings, Dominic Taylor, Jayden Ntshiqa, Hayden Thomas, Solomzi Sibanda

Football U14D

Back row: Ruttger Schliesser, Tarun Vempati, Vuyolwethu Musa, Nkazimulo Xulu, John-John Bukanga, Levashan Dorasamy, Soham Gokul Front row: Daniel Oosthuizen, Tristan Rapmund, Luke Ryan, Kgethego Munyai, Mr A Lowings, Raditshego Ditshego, Aiden Mc Elligott, Khotso Mabona, Jonathan Wentworth

Football U14 Yellow and Blue Team

Back row: Luke May, David Kalil, Max Cattich, Kallen Pick, James Behr 2nd row: Robi Gramigna, Tao Volkwyn, Jonah Till, Warwick Bradford, Nicolas Jansen van Rensburg, Panayioti Hajichristoforou, Bruno Moreira, Nicholas Abraham, Blaine Willson Front row: Tharushlan Moodley, Jordan Byres, Daniel Dyer, Liam McFadden, Mr A Lowings, Stefanos Hajichristoforou, Loapi Matlapeng, Benjamin Barbeli, Caiden Munro