LIMPOPO MIRROR
14 December 2012 21 By Tshifhiwa Mukwevho
By Frank Mavhungu
Tshakhuma derby ends in goalless draw Local pupil receives mayoral recognition The much-talked about SAB League Tshakhuma derby between Tshakhuma FC KK and Maweja Takers FC at the Tshisimani grounds ended in a goalless draw. The game was a balanced affair in the first 20 minutes, but Takers created more scoring opportunities. KK started to demonstrate their rough skills in the middle
of the first half. The Zimbabwean referee, Mr Mbonisi Ndlovu, calmed the situation by reprimanding Tshiwela Ndou with a card. This after Ndou had brutally tackled Khumbudzo Muvhango from behind. The keeper of KK, Thabelo Mmbooi, made his presence felt in the 34th minute. Takers were awarded a free kick just outside the box. Khumbudzo
Muvhango unleashed from the set piece. Mmbooi impressed even the opponents when he braved the hot shot and executed a brilliant save. The captain of KK, Unarine Mukhavhuli, was lucky to go away with a yellow card. He handled the ball intentionally but the referee felt for him as he only flashed a yellow card when everyone thought he would be taking an early shower. Both sides effected some changes to their starting lineup in the last half. Takers enjoyed ball possession throughout the last half, but they were unfortunate. The players and officials of KK confronted the match officials shortly after the final whistle, saying they wanted to lodge a protest. They alleged that Takers had fielded seven over-aged players, two more than the required number. Khumbudzo MuThe match officials vhango of Takers refused to register the hooks the ball, while protest, saying they Ricardo Miriri of KK should have lodged attempts to intercept it before the game from the side. kicked off.
A Grade 11 pupil at Louis mind and a good strategy make Cape Town. Trichardt Hoërskool, Rameez me a winner,” he says with a Mr Leon Olwage is the young Jamadar (17), received a state- smile. Rameez continues putting cricketer’s coach and is very ment of acknowledgement the district and province on the proud of him. and encouragement from the map through his continued excel“Rameez has gone from Makhado Municipality for his lence and successes in the game. strength to strength and if he excellence in cricket. He is representing the Vhembe stays focused, he will have a “Rameez’s achievements only district in the U/17 games in bright future,” said Olwage. remind us that people with great talents reside within our municipality,” said Cllr David Mutavhatsindi, mayor for the Makhado Municipality. “These talents need to be recognised and acknowledged timeously.” Rameez has been representing the district and province at the national level since the age of 10. He plays under the auspices of the Limpopo Impala Cricket Team. He attributes his achievements to a posi- The mayor of the Makhado Municipality, Cllr David Mutavhatsindi, tive attitude. “A positive congratulates young cricketer Rameez Jamadar (17). By Frank Mavhungu
Dynamos still waiting for a victory Dynamos failed to end their winning drought last weekend when they shared the spoils with FC AK. The two teams played to a goalless draw at the Giyani Stadium on Sunday. Sunday’s result leaves the pride of Giyani with only three points accumulated from nine matches. They are languishing at the bottom of the 16-team log. Things are not going according to plan in the camp of Jomo Cos-
mos. They lost another league match last weekend when they were beaten 1-3 by African Warriors at the Johannesburg Stadium. The supporters of Milano United left the Grassy Park Stadium with sore hearts. This after their team caused an upset by losing 1-2 to Blackburn Rovers. Thanda Royal Zulu continued to collect points, when they beat FC Cape Town 2-1 at the Richards Bay Stadium.
In the Mpumalanga derby at the Themba Senamela Stadium in Witbank, Mpumalanga Black Aces emerged victorious at the expense of the home boys, Sivutsa Stars, beating them 1-0. It was a feast of goals when Witbank Spurs crushed Roses United 5-2 at the Ackerville Stadium in Witbank. In the final match of the weekend, Vasco da Gama drew 0-0 with Santos at the Philipi Stadium in Cape Town.
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Tshililo Khameli of KK controls the ball, while Takalani Kwinda of Takers runs behind him.
Free State Stars will be in for a big surprise if they underestimate Black Leopards, with whom they will fight for points in their Absa Premiership League match at the Peter Mokaba Stadium tomorrow afternoon. Stars are in a good mood after beating Bloemfontein Celtic, 1-0 last weekend. At the same time, Black Leopards donated points to Mamelodi Sundowns. Leopards’ captain, Mongezi Bobe, has sent a chilling warning to Free State Stars, saying they
would be lucky if they managed to hold the injured Leopards to a draw. The coach of Free Stars, Mr Steve Komphela, said that although Leopards were playing entertaining football these days, they would not allow them to dent their good image. The other Absa Premiership League of the weekend are: Kaizer Chiefs vs the University of Pretoria, Bloemfontein Celtic vs Moroka Swallows, Golden Arrows vs Ajax Cape Town, Supersport United vs Platinum Stars, Chippa United vs Ama-
zulu and Maritzburg United vs Orlando Pirates. The fixtures for next Tuesday (18 December) are: Kaizer Chiefs vs Amazulu and Maritzburg United vs the University of Pretoria. Six matches will be played next Wednesday, 19 December. The fixtures are: Golden Arrows vs Orlando Pirates, Moroka Swallows vs Platinum Stars, Supersport United vs Ajax Cape Town, Bidvest Wits vs Free State Stars, Bloemfontein Celtic vs Black Leopards and Chippa United vs Mamelodi Sundowns.