FNB Players That Impressed in Varsity Football Round 6

Varsity Football round 6 reached a decisive stage as UJ and UFS sealed their places in the semi-finals with hard-fought 1-0 victories over TUT and Wits respectively. UP-Tuks finally got their first win of the season in emphatic fashion, thrashing CUT 5-0, while NWU boosted their semi-final hopes with a crucial 1-0 away win against DUT.

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

Raymond Matlamela (UP-Tuks Football)

After their dominant 5-0 win, Raymond Matlamela stole the spotlight with a hat-trick and an assist, earning himself the Player of the Match award.

“I want to thank the whole team and the coach for making us believe we can still do it and there is quality in our team we have to be patient to get it right. We create a lot of chances, but we rush and end up not converting. It was my first hat trick in the Varsity Football. I did not expect it but when I saw the ball in the air and I was like why not, luckily when I turned it was in the back of the net. That’s what’s been happening during training, coach telling me you have goals in you why not take the shots."

Sinenhlanhla Mkhonza (UJ Football)

Sinenhlanhla Mkhonza’s clinical tackles and distributions in the middle of the park were crucial for the UJ Men’s Team. While TUT piled up pressure on the Orange Army, it was Mkhonza who gave UJ life, supplying the forwards with valuable passes when he collected from his defenders and second balls from TUT. Combining with Tshepo Mosieleng, Mkhonza made the difference for UJ’s 1-0 win, earning the FNB Player of the Match Award at the end of the match.

Aphelele Sibisi (NWU Football)

The standout performer was none other than Aphelele Sibisi, who deservedly walked away with the Man of the Match award. Leading from the back, the NWU skipper was a rock in defence, ensuring his side remained solid throughout the match, keeping a cleansheet and moving up the log in the semi-final spots.

Iviwe Dyabuza (UFS Football)

Iviwe Dyabuza has been the cornerstone of the UFS defence and was once again immense in helping the Blue secure a win away. His defending earned him the FNB Player of the Match award, as he played a crucial role in denying Wits from equalizing.

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