{"id":145719,"date":"2017-02-28T13:10:00","date_gmt":"2017-02-28T11:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/145719\/young-soccer-players-are-chiefs-for-a-day\/"},"modified":"2017-02-28T15:49:59","modified_gmt":"2017-02-28T13:49:59","slug":"young-soccer-players-are-chiefs-for-a-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/sports-news\/2017\/02\/28\/young-soccer-players-are-chiefs-for-a-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Young soccer players are chiefs for a day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Puma Rangers FC u-15 division was afforded a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity on Saturday when they went on an exclusive tour of the Kaizer Chiefs Village, in Naturena.<\/p>\n<p>The visit was a reward for the boys\u2019 dedication and commitment.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cWe liaised with Kaizer Chiefs FC&#8217;s management in order to surprise the players and afford them a visit to the Kaizer Chiefs Village,\u201d said chairman of the club, Prince Rulashe.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe excitement on their faces was priceless when we arrived at the venue.<\/p><div class=\"stream-item stream-item-in-post stream-item-inline-post aligncenter\"><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe purpose of the tour was simply to show our boys that dreams do come true if you stay committed and passionate.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The lads got to view the top-notch facilities at the village, including a state-of-the-art gym, learned about the history of the club and also saw all the club\u2019s trophies.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe boys were also very fortunate to meet a football legend, retired goalkeeper Brian \u2018Spiderman\u2019 Baloyi, who gave them a few words of encouragement,\u201d said Rulashe.<\/p>\n<p>They enjoyed watching the Kaizer Chiefs development team in training which was very motivational and also engaged with another football legend, Ryder Mofokeng.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe thank the Kaizer Chiefs FC management for affording us this opportunity,\u201d said Rulashe.<\/p>\n<p>Puma Rangers FC is looking for sponsorship and funding from the private sector and government to assist the club in making more great initiatives of this nature a reality.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit the club\u2019s website, www.pumarangers.co.za, contact Rulashe on 078 533 6474 or email prince@pumarangers.co.za.<\/p>\n<p>You can also contact the team manager, Alex Zulu, on 084 732 1603, Marcelo Muinga, the club\u2019s head of IT and marketing, on 078 846 4280 or email marcelo@pumarangers.co.za.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Other articles you may be interested in:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/143114\/football-club-in-training-for-new-season\/\">Football club in training for new season<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"stream-item stream-item-below-post-content\">\n<div class='tenancy_slot tenancy_slot_1 jannah_ad' style='display: none;' 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