Sport unites students



By Simphiwe Malunga


Email address: mandlamalunga1@gmail.com


Twitter handle: @MalungaSM


Tags: TUT, Soccer grounds, AmaBen 10








Have you ever wondered where students at the Tshwane University of Technology disappear to on weekends? Well, you will find them at the North campus football ground glued to their sits while spectating the moment.


Soccer players from numerous teams namely Ezimnandi FC, Madrid, AmaBen 10 and the list goes on together with coaches have come up with an initiative aimed to bring unity and get the youth off the streets. They host soccer tournaments which last up to two to three weeks depending on the number of teams playing at the time and what is on the stake. These soccer players [students] from different faculties saw a need to bring about unity amongst students of TUT in North Campus. According to Sam Mdletshe, a language practise master’s student (26), who coaches AmaBen 10, the significance that these tournaments have is great and ideal. ‘‘The games that we as coaches host on weekends are essential since they help keep our peers fit and keep them busy away from crime and substance abuse’’, he said. He also commended the support from spectators as these included both males and females including some of TUT’s very own lecturers.
EZIMNANDI FC in blue tshirts








With chanting and Imizabalazo (struggle) songs you would hear them sing to show enthusiasm. Both young and old, likewise in one voice you would hear them whining if a certain player missed a goal. United Nations Human Rights and Sport for Development and Peace Framework stated that, “the practice of physical education and sport is a fundamental right for all.” It implied that we all could take part in sports as something that is profound and beneficial to one’s health. All members who wish to participate in these soccer tournaments are highly encouraged to take part whereby men will be separated from boys.




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