{"id":139479,"date":"2016-12-01T09:33:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-01T07:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/139479\/discipline-instilled-in-soccer-players\/"},"modified":"2016-12-01T15:58:42","modified_gmt":"2016-12-01T13:58:42","slug":"discipline-instilled-in-soccer-players","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2016\/12\/01\/discipline-instilled-in-soccer-players\/","title":{"rendered":"Discipline instilled in soccer players"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rondebult Build It hosted its u-13 Soccer Challenge in Rondebult, on Saturday.<\/p>\n

The challenge saw nine teams competing for the ultimate number one spot.<\/p>

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The teams were representing their schools as they showcased their talents.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe aim of this annual event is to help encourage children to excel in soccer,\u201d said the event co-ordinator, Ansie Durandt.<\/p>

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\u201cWe also want children to know that in order for them to succeed they have to have discipline.\u201d<\/p>\n

Build It freestyle soccer ambassador and anti-drug activist, Zain Patel, entertained the children with his football skills and also shared a few words to motivate them.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease don\u2019t fall into the trap of dealing and doing drugs because they can destroy your future,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have seen a lot of top performing soccer players go from being at the top of their game to having nothing due to drugs.<\/p>\n

\u201cBe wise, have discipline and say no to drugs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The teams played against each other and Sonqobo Primary School were the winners of the challenge with Izibuko Primary School being the runners-up.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe event went well and the children had a blast, it was a success,\u201d Durandt said.<\/p>\n