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JOLLY GOOD LUCK: Phil Masinga and MEC Hlomane Chauke. PHOTO: BOITUMELO TSHEHLE

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The former Bafana Bafana striker, who will be remembered for his historic goal against the Congo that ensured South Africa a place to its first World Cup in 1998, said he could not wait to get the academy up and running.

Masinga views this as his opportunity to give back to the community.

"I feel it is time to share what I know with these young people. I believe the province has the potential to produce quality soccer players," he said.

The academy is composed of former professional soccer players now involved in coaching, refereeing and rehabilitation programmes.

The likes of Mark Fish, Fabian McCarthy, Jabu Mahlangu, Pollen Ndlanya, Thabang Molefe, Linda Buthelezi, Mark Williams, Eric September are among the legends who will assist in nurturing the talent of aspirant stars.

The academy will be facilitating and coordinating life skills, capacity building for coaches, administrators and technical officials, competition opportunities and other logistical support.

North West MEC for sport Hlomane Chauke said the academy was an important contribution to building high-performance soccer stars in the province.

He said they were committed to building the province as a home of competitive sport and have identified soccer as one of the priority sporting codes to support.

Launching the academy on Sunday, department of sports, arts and culture head Desiree Tlhoaele said the academy would enable all young people to work together and participate in sports.

She said the intention was to encourage affluent schools engaged in elite and high-performance sport to join hands with less privileged schools to share their expertise.

"There is so much talent going to waste out there. The Phil Masinga Sports Academy is a unique association of the greatest living sporting legends who share a belief in the power of sport to break down barriers, bring people together and to improve the lives of the young people of the province," she said.

"It will encourage learners to train and practise harder as they seek to emulate their heroes."

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Aug 17, 2011

Jalinho

good move Chippa
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Aug 17, 2011

vat'nsit

you can b happy but you must know that you are a looser
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Aug 17, 2011

Mpotjekegobotje

"his historic goal against the Congo that ensured South Africa a place to its first World Cup in 1998"
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I will never forget that goal,I was watching the game on a black and white TV..."Philli,Philli,Philli...that was Doctor Khumalo..."
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Aug 17, 2011

Msiphos00

Maybe this will help poor Phill get back on his feet again
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Aug 17, 2011

guiliano

Which Jabu Mahlangu? Former professional?
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Aug 17, 2011

VR6

YAH NEE!!!
Things are happening ko North West, since when is Jabulani a legend????? Stop playing with youngsters future by exposing them to the likes of that drunkaard, he is not a legend & he never will, he misused his chances of being a legend and it is an insult to name the likes of Chippa,williams,Trompies.Mercedez Benz in the same line as with Jabulani, McCarthy i do understand he was a disciplined professional who played well for celtic,sundowns & chiefs,and is regarded a role model, anyway its is a gud idea to open an academy & lets hope it will produce talented players for the country & that province, but please dont involve Jabulani,,,,,,,,,,everything he touches takes a shot left to the next SHEBEEN..

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Aug 17, 2011

Msiphos00

but please dont involve Jabulani,,,,,,,,,,everything he touches takes a shot left to the next SHEBEEN..
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Shame man @VR6 maybe given a chance he (Jabulani) will help lol..........

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Aug 17, 2011

intense

@VR6
the article also mention Eric September, as i recall he was in jail for murder, killing his spouse and if he is out should he be part of the academy?
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Aug 17, 2011

DISAPPEARINGACT

Hee banna, Eric September is still alive and kicking? Mehlolo. And what makes this small Boy Jabu (Pule) Mahlangu a legend? or is it a case of too much alcohol making people age much quicker than they should?
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Aug 17, 2011

Shredder

Jabu Mahlangu a legend? LOL
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