Kasi diski tournament offers R210k prize!

DUDUZA will be the focal point for kasi diski enthusiasts.

Aspiring soccer players prepare to showcase their skills in the Diski Nine-Nine Festive Games.

The event takes place at the Blue Gumview Grounds in Duduza, Ekurhuleni.

The tournament kicks off on Tuesday, 17 December, with the final game penned for 30 December at Duduza Stadium.

The event was officially launched on Tuesday, 10 December, at Vida Lounge in Duduza.

"We're excited to host the annual tournament for the fourth consecutive year. This is one of the ways to uplift the community through sports development," said tournament co-ordinator, Sizwe Nqubezelo.

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He emphasised that the tournament's purpose is to empower the community and nurture future soccer stars who could attract attention from soccer scouts attending the event.

Additionally, the tournament promises to benefit local street vendors.

Sizwe said the tournament, which will feature 24 teams, began in 2021 without a sponsor.

However, they're thrilled to have several companies sponsoring the event this year.

The winning team will receive an impressive R210 000, a soccer kit, a trophy, and gold medals. The runner-up will take home R70 000, a silver medal, and a soccer kit. Meanwhile, the third and fourth-place teams will earn R20 000 and R10 000 with soccer kits.

Participating teams include defending champions Vurvai FC, Jomo Cosmos Academy, AT Mambas, Archaar Boys, Yogurt FC, and Vosloorus Arsenal, among others.