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Faith in Stix Morewa Challenge

COMMITTED: Peter Matseke, left, Bobby Morewa and Phil Mogodi during the draw for the Stix Morewa Soccer Challenge in Pimville yesterday. Pic. Mohau Mofokeng. 04/06/08. © Sowetan.
COMMITTED: Peter Matseke, left, Bobby Morewa and Phil Mogodi during the draw for the Stix Morewa Soccer Challenge in Pimville yesterday. Pic. Mohau Mofokeng. 04/06/08. © Sowetan.

Meshack Khotha

Meshack Khotha

Peter "Kop" Matseke, managing director of Clinix Health Group, has pledged to continue sponsoring the yearly Stix Morewa Soccer Challenge.

He made the undertaking at the draw of the last 32 of the yearly tournament in Pimville yesterday. Matseke said it was a great honour to be associated with the tournament.

"It is also an opportunity to mould the future of South African football by affording the youngsters a platform," he said.

Phil Mogodi, Safa Soweto president said: "We hope to continue producing good players from this competition."

Last year Thabo Makhothi, Katlego Pule and Lebohang Motumi were recruited by Bidvest Wits' U-20 side after shining at the tournament.

The games will be staged on June 16 and the finals are scheduled for August.

Last 32 draw: Group A - Real Glascow v Alpha Diepkloof; Orlando Red Army v Emdeni Naughty Boys.

Group B - Cosmo Stars v Mofolo BT Stars; Diepkloof New Castle United v Chiawelo Juventus.

Group C - Buda v Chiawelo Real Riets, Educational Investment v White City Transco.

Group D - Orlando West United v Liverpool/Vine; Lawley Young Tigers v Movers FC.

Group E - OPS Shining Stars v Super Spurs; Umkomaas United v Senaoane Gunners.

Group F - Netcare Atalanta v Molapo United; Orlando Winter Roses v Mapetla Youth United.

Group G - Maratha Real Hearts v Aeroton Arsenal; Freedom Park Brothers v White City Spurs.

Group H - Dlamini United Brains v CWJ Hungry Stars; Antea United v Glen United.

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