Round 7 of the Varsity Football tournament was the end of the robin stage games as the top four teams to go through to the semi-finals were confirmed. UWC was the first team to secure a semifinal spot after thrashing VUT 5-0. In the Tshwane derby, UP-Tuks cemented their semi final spot joining NWU who defeated DUT 3-0.
Here are the players who impressed in round 7.
Obakeng Seekoei (UFS)
He was a nuisance on the attack and had his opponents guesing in the Bloemfontein derby against CUT. He made some really nice breaks on the attack, and his goal was simply top-shelf. It’s not only against CUT that he was good; he has been rock-solid all season, while has scored three goals off set-pieces during the campaign.
“The boys gave a good effort – we tried our best. It’s not a loss, we still won. It’s a derby, and derbies are difficult games. As much as we needed goals, more importantly we got the win and we’ll take it from there.”
Thuso Mlamla (TUT).
TUT walked away with their heads down after losing to neighbors Tuks in the Tshwane derby however it was a rather special occasion for Varsity football veteran and TUT skipper Thuso Mlamla who put out a solid performance despite the loss. Mlamla’s contribution in the middle of the park helped TUT control the game.
“The intensity of this tournament it’s more than the PSL, you run until you’re tired there’s no break. It has prepared me a lot, I played so many Varsity games regardless of the team you play.”
“I’m positive these guys will do well next year. It wasn’t our year, it’s my last year of Varsity Football. I was hoping I could defend this tiel. I bow out with much pride, I’ve won a lot of trophies with this team, a lot of USSAs, I started this tournament when I was 18-years.
I appreciate the ups and Downs of this tournament. I got my first professional contract because of this tournament.”
Reatlegile Kgosithebe (NWU)
Reatlegile Kgosithebe delivered a standout performance in NWU’s victory over DUT, earning him the Man of the Match.
Kgosithebe played a pivotal role, netting two crucial goals that secured NWU’s win and their place in the semi-finals. His ability to position himself perfectly in the box allowed him to finish off plays from the flanks, where NWU created most of their attacking opportunities.
“I couldn’t have done it without the teamwork, I am happy to have scored the two goals and contributed to the victory. It’s great that we secured a home semi-final.”
Lehlohonolo Ncambe (VUT)
Even though they suffered a massive loss against UWC at UWC Stadium, VUT’s defensive midfielder Lehlohonolo Ncambe was the key player for the Vaal side. He, in the defensive midfielder was crucial in blocking and cutting off the UWC long balls and disabling their attack.
“The game was hard for us, even though we lost the game but we did well in pushing them. We tried our best to give them halftime but home ground advantage was against us. I am happy with my performance, yes I was substituted and everyday I try by all means to improve my game time.”
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