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INDABA | WEDNESDAY 22 JUNE 2016
Caiphus Ntante believes he’ll be third time lucky with his boxer, Jikani NCEBA DLADLA NELSON Mandela Bay boxing trainer Caiphus Ntante, who looks after the interests of pugilist Lungisa “Naughty” Jikani, believes his charge will become the new champion when he meets Joburg’s Warren Joubert at Emperor’s Palace, Kempton Park in Johannesburg this Friday, June 24. The fight will be shown live on SABC2 Sports Programme The TKO at 9:30pm. It is the second time that the two gladiators square it up with the Gautenger winning on points in the first encounter for the then vacant title. Ntante, however, is adamant that his threepronged approach to the fight will result in Jikani announced as “The new South African Junior Welterweight Champion” on Friday. Ntante believes he’s got the plan to overcome Joubert’s trainer Colin “Nomakanjani” Nathan with whom he fought two times already including the first Jikani-Joubert tussle. “I’ll be third-time lucky. There is no way Nathan will beat me thrice. We trained very hard and will out-box Joubert and not make the mistake of trying to knock him out like we did in
the first fight,” said Ntante who is still celebrating his female charge Nozipho Bell winning the SA Junior Lightweight scrap. Bell followed Siphosethu Ncisana who wrested the World Boxing Federation (WBF) International Miniflyweight championship. Ntante added, “This is the title that belonged to Port Elizabeth’s Phumzile “Sweet Boy” Madikane. We’ll bring it back home.” “Our hope is that Jikani will win this title this time around. I also hope that the Ntante camp have really done enough preparations to bring the title home,” said Nelson Mandela Bay Boxing South Africa (BSA) Service Provider Mthunzi Mapitiza. Mapitiza believes that with two titles already in the bag, things are currently going well in the Caiph Camp. It “would be a hell of a success if he were to triumph on Friday evening,” said Mapitiza. He said he felt sorry for Masixole Botile, another Caiph Camp protége‚ who lost on points in East London at the weekend in his challenge for the vacant EC Middleweight title against Yanga Petani. “He must learn a lesson. You can’t drop an opponent twice and not go for the kill,” said Mapitiza.
Liverpool wins Showvillage Junior Tourney
Movers defend their title SELBY MADIKANE IKAMVA Movers were declared the undisputed champions of the Showvillage United Brothers June 16 Annual total tournament when they successfully defended their title after they beat Real City 5-4 on penalties after the 1-1 fulltime tie at Nelson Mandela Freedom Peace Park on June 16. Movers showed earlier on in the semi-finals that they would not give up their title easily when they beat Manchester FC 2-1. Real City, which was the side that was tipped to win the tournament, blew the competition away when they beat Highland Spurs 3-0 in their semi-finals. In the finals the game was enthralling but Movers showed that they were the defending champions. Movers did not respect City which was one of the sides that comprised a bunch of stars. The two sides showed the spectators what they wanted to see with a game of the highest
Port Elizabeth SA Jnr Welterweight challenger Lungisa “Naughty” Jikani will do well to beat champion Warren Joubert of Johannesburg in their fight on Friday night. PHOTO:NCEBA DLADLA
class. Both sides came up with their goals late in the second half. Ikamva Movers walked away with R3 000, a floating trophy and gold medals. ANC Ward 23 Councillor Sindiswa Mthimkhulu appealed to the youth to take sport seriously and refrain from committing crime. Clr Mthimkhulu said, “The youth of 1976 fought against an apartheid system so that oppressed people should enjoy the better life. They rejected Bantu Education because it caused servitude. “Today the youth have lots of opportunities and challenges but the right choice depends on the individual. Education is the right key to success”. Showvillage United Chairman Lukhanyo Wasa thanked all the teams that participated in the tournament. Wasa said, “Had it not been for the support of the teams, match officials, supporters and the community members, the event would not have been such a resounding success. On behalf of the club I want to thank all the stakeholders.”
The Ikamva Movers team that defended their title. PHOTO: SELBY MADIKANE
SELBY MADIKANE JUNIOR teams locked horns with each other at Nelson Mandela Freedom Peace Park on Thursday for the Showvillage United Brothers June 16 Annual Tournament. In the U /13 finals Liverpool FC became the champions after beating Lion City 2-1. Liverpool FC were presented with a floating trophy and gold medals while Lion City went home with silver medals. In the U/15 semi-finals Lion City eliminated Manchester United 1-0 while Showvillage United knocked out Ikamva Movers 5-3 on penalties after the 1-1 fulltime score.
In the finals Lion City were declared champions after overcoming Showvillage United 1-0. City lifted the floating trophy plus gold medals with Showvillage United receiving silver medals. In the U/17 semi-finals Manchester FC went down 2-0 to Young Brothers while FC Motherwell beat Showvillage United 5-4 on penalties after the two sides played to a 1-1 fulltime draw. It was clear that the Walmer boys –Young Brothers – came to the game well prepared as they beat FC Motherwell 5-4 on penalties following their 1-1 fulltime tie. Brothers were awarded a floating trophy plus gold medals while FC Motherwell settled for silver medals.
Liverpool U/13 team won the Showvillage June 16 Annual Tournament. PHOTO: SELBY MADIKANE
Aces maintain their winning momentum GOLDEN Aces continued their winning streak after they embarrassed Sophakama 5-0 in their Zwide Football Association (ZWIFA) Ntando Tours and Transport Premier League game at Zwide Stadium on Sunday. Aces, whose aim it is to play in the SAFA Nelson Mandela Bay SAB Regional league, are still leading the pack on top of the log table. Aces gave Sophakama a free soccer lesson. To the dismay of the supporters of the ZWIFA ARS winners, their side could not withstand the pressure from Aces. The Soweto-On Sea side demolished the KwaZakhele side by not giving them any breathing space. Aces kept on applying immense pressure on Sophakama. Camper United, who have improved tremendously, defeated the high-riding Swartkops United 2-0. Shooting Stars succumbed 3-1 to Gal City. Despite losing 3-2 to Zwide Celtics, Young Killers played their hearts out. Kuyasa United Real Crusaders demolished Manchester City 30. PHOTO:SELBY MADIKANE
Brothers thwarted Strikers United 5-1. As things stand, Morning Stars are the relegation candidates following their successive losses. This time around, Stars went down 2-0 to Zwide Pirates. Real Crusaders cruised 3-0 to beat the lacklustre Manchester City. Shining Stars humiliated Major Chiefs 3-1 in their one-sided game. – SELBY MADIKANE
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