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Dancing Shoes Roboshi vs Toyi Toyi Baleni in title fight NCEBA DLADLA FIREWORKS could be expected when Uitenhage’s Lonwabo “Dancing Shoes” Roboshi locks horns with Mthatha pugilist Siphamandla “Toyi Toyi” Balenifor the South African Miniflyweight title over 12 rounds in Mthatha Town Hall on 3 July. At stake will be the crown left vacant by the stablemate of Baleni’s, Simphiwe “Chain Reaction” Khonco, the number six rated WBA contender, who is the WBA Africa Miniflyweight and Interim World IBO
Minimumweight champion. Khonco is pencilled in to face WBA Miniflweight kingpin Hekkie The “Hexecutioner” Budler later in September in a fight his mentor Madoda “One-more-Time” Dyonase believes they will win. An upbeat Dyonase believes that Toyi Toyi Baleni is fired-up and ready to take up where Khonkco left off. According to Dyonase, the Eastern Cape title holder and SA title mandatory challenger Baleni, with six wins and four losses behind his name, has got what it takes to emulate Khonco and bring the title home.
Third ranked Roboshi who carries the record of 10 fights, eight wins (5KOs) with two losses believes this fight will catapult him to stardom. According to his trainer Mlawuli Nawule, come the fight night, Roboshi will break the spell of the Mecca of boxing, Nelson Mandela Bay being without a national title from their male pugilists for more than 10 years, save for Nomampondomise Xotyeni who is the female SA Junior Lightweight titlist. Since losing to Nhlanhla Ngamntwini at Orient Theatre in East London in February 2012, Roboshi has
been on the upward mobility, stopping a game Mzwamadoda Jibiliza in four rounds, Khwezi Antonie in two and Mziyanda Links also in the two rounds. The question is, will Roboshi continue to shine against Baleni on July 3 in the latter’s backyard, or will Baleni up the ante and show the world that he was indeed worthy of his trainer's praises? Lonwabo “Dancing Shoes” Roboshi is aiming at the vacant South African Miniflyweight title.
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Nkohla denies City a win in ABC Motsepe SELBY MADIKANE SUBS goalkeeper Lwando Khune Nkohla denied Real City some goals when his side salvaged a hard fought 2-1 win in their ABC Motsepe League at Motherwell NU 2 Stadium on Saturday. City came to the game with guns blazing but the tactical discipline of SUBS paid dividends. SUBS skipper Sikhumbuzo Mshweshwe delivered a perfect pass to Lizo Mahala who slotted the ball into the back of the net. City came up strongly as they were searching for their opening goal. Moments later City equalised when their marksman Lukhanyo Sherriff Rasmeni headed home a spectacular goal catching Nkohla off guard. City defender Onesimo Maxengwana’s penalty kick was saved by Nkohla in the dying stages of the first half. SUBS Head Coach Garth Pancho
Dickinson and his technical team joined hands to make a tactical substitution of Mayenzeke Sokunentsa, Dumisani Notshoba and Xola Ndzima. Mayenzeke, a young man with a big heart, changed the whole complexion of the game because City was earlier piling on more pressure. City skipper Landile Libazi struck a rocket at close range but Nkohla was equal to the task. SUBS skipper Mshweshwe, who was playing in the centrefield earlier, became a central striker and he combined well with Sithembiso Maloni. City half back Lingelihle Gcwabe contained Maloni for almost the whole game. Just before the fat lady sang, Maloni scored a winning goal from the corner kick to guide SUBS to a 2-1 win.
Other results of ABC Motsepe League Wednesday:
. Morning Stars 1-2 JB Milan
.Angavu Stars 3-1 Matta Milan .Zimbane Killers 1-3 FC Eliot United .SUBS 1-2 Tornado .Real City 5-2 FC Buffalo .Mthatha City 0-0 Mthatha Bucks .Tembu Royals 0-1 La Liga .Cacadu 1-2 Highbury
Saturday:
.Highbury 4-1 Tembu Royals .La Liga 0-3 Mthatha City .Mthatha Bucks 6-0 FC Buffalo .Tornado 2-0 Zimbane Killers .Angavu Stars 0-1 FC Eliot .Matta Milan 1-1 Morning Stars .JB Milan 0-0 Kokstad Liverpool
SUBS striker Ludwe Sonjica is watched by Real City defender Onesimo Yster Maxengwana.
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SAFA Promotional playoffs results SELBY MADIKANE HUNDREDS of supporters came in their droves when SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay Promotional playoffs took place at KwaDwesi Community Sports Fields from Saturday to Sunday. League winners from 12 local football associations (LFAs) were divided into four streams with three teams in each. The playoffs started off in a
round robin and the four group leaders will head into the semifinals. The semifinalists will not play finals but will be automatically be promoted to campaign in the regional league. The hosting PEEFA’s league winners Young Teenagers played to a 2-2 draw with NAFA league winners Glenville Celtic. MOFA league champions Young Madrid lost 1-0 to WAFA league champions Young Cosmos.
In the battle of the Uitenhage sides, Westhill United (LAROFA) drew 1-1 with Manchester United (NODEFA) in their enthralling game.Westhill’s goal came from Eugene Radien while Lubabalo Mbengo pulled off Manchester’s late equaliser. NMMU Madibaz are through to the semifinals after they defeated Winter Rose (NEBFA) 2-0 and Eleven Wizards (Kuyga FA) 3-1. Cosmos have also booked themselves a berth in
the semi-finals after winning 3-1 in their last game against NUBS (PENFA). Following their 2-2 draw with Teenagers, Glenville Celtic, with one foot in the semifinals, defeated Major Chiefs (ZWIFA) 1-0. Westhill United FC striker Jermaine Accorn penetrates between Manchester United defenders Sonwabile Mkhosana and Lubabalo Mbengo (goal scorer).
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Continental Express whacks the green Aces KWAZAKHELE based-side Continental Express did not show any mercy when they whacked Veeplaas green youthful Young Aces 8-0 in their SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay ABSA Ladies Regional League game at Sophakama LFC squad with Assistant Coach Nyameko Boyce, Manager Thembalethu Vena and Head Coach Richard Poni. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Dynamos grounds on Saturday. Continental showed the Veeplaas side how to play football, and they did not give their counterparts the opportunity to express themselves. It was expected that Continental, who once campaigned in the Sasol League Coastal Stream, would demolish the minnows. In another one-sided affair, Highbury, who scored 29 goals a week,
took Vuku Wanderers to the cleaners when they thrashed them 8-1. Zwide All Stars suffered a 3-0 drubbing by KUBS at Gal City grounds while Sophakama Ladies gave Shooting Stars a 2-0 hiding – also at Gal City grounds. African Chiefs were in top gear when they routed Tomorrow Stars 4-1 at Thembani Stadium in Langa Township. – SELBY MADIKANE
Wells United beats gallant City Rangers SELBY MADIKANE
dium on Saturday.
WELLS United midfielder Ayabulela Kapo scored the only goal that guided his side to a hard fought victory over the gallant City Rangers in their MOFA Build It First Division game at Motherwell NU 2 Sta-
The game was exciting with both sides displaying flare and producing their excellent performances. Kapo delivered a long range volley that caught Rangers’ goalkeeper napping and Wells
took a 1-0 lead. Rangers were awarded a penalty but Wells’ goalkeeper Sinethemba Faltein saved the penalty taken by Phakamisa Sisilana. In their quest to defend their lead, Wells decided to leave Zachariah Peter alone upfront. Peter was offensive
when he launched an attack. Wells, who are log leaders, drew 2-2 with FC Motherwell who set their sights on the league trophy. Happy Stars defeated Young Ideas 2-0 while Real City went down 2-0 to NU 29 United Stars.
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