FNB Players That Impressed in Varsity Football Round 5

Varsity Football round 5 highlighted the divide between the tournament’s stronger and weaker sides. Log leaders UJ were held to a 1-1 draw by DUT, while UFS claimed bragging rights in the Bloemfontein derby with a 2-1 win over CUT. NWU secured all three points with a narrow 1-0 victory against TUT, and UP-Tuks saw their knockout hopes dented after being held to a 1-1 draw by Wits.

Here are the players who made the biggest impact in their respective matches.

Khumoetsile Van Schalkwyk (NWU Men’s Football)

NWU victory over TUT, right winger Khumoetsile Van Schalkwyk stood out as the driving force behind the team’s attacking play. Wearing jersey number 23, Van Schalkwyk combined composure with creativity, using his pace and close ball control to stretch the opposition’s defense.

His ability to maintain possession under pressure and deliver accurate passes into dangerous areas consistently put TUT on the back foot. Van Schalkwyk’s vision allowed him to link play effectively with the midfield and forwards, ensuring NWU sustained their attacking rhythm throughout the game.

Beyond his technical execution, his movement off the ball created space for his teammates, while his relentless attacking intent forced TUT into defensive errors. His all-round display earned him the Player of the Match award, a recognition of his crucial role in NWU’s hard-earned victory.

Lethokuhle Makhaya (UFS Men’s Men's Football)

The UFS goalkeeper had very little to do in the saves department early on, but his distribution was key in the way Kovsies set up. His long balls over the top caused the CUT defense all sorts of problems, including an assist for the opening goal. He did enough late on to keep his side's 3 points intact.

Tshepo Mosieleng (UJ Men's Football)

UJ youngster Tshepo Mosieleng also impressed for the log leaders UJ. With his educated left foot, the first-year Sport Management student was UJ’s playmaker, slicing through the middle of the park like hot knife through butter. While he did not find himself on the scoresheet or with goal assist, Mosieleng has proved that UJ has assembled an impressive young talent in the Varsity Football tournament.

Damian Overmeyer (UP-Tuks Football)

Trialled and tested in UWC colours, Damian Overmeyer showing off all his experience in Tuks defence. Still in search of victory Tuks have only conceded once in this year’s edition, Damian Overmeyer produced another outstanding performance for the Stripe Generation. From marshalling the defence exceptionally to opening his account for Tuks and scoring their first goal of the season in a man of the match performance.

“The score does not reflect how the game went out today, we dominated the game but unfortunately, they got a penalty, and we went one nil down. We created the chances but unfortunately not scoring the goals. Honestly, I am looking at the teams’ performance before mine because after disappointing results you do not take in how you performed you just push as hard as you can for the team on the day. I am trying my best and if my performances are showing then I am glad. We are focusing on winning the remaining games and maybe things would a take different turn.”

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