Eager youngsters braved the cold on Saturday, October 28 to take part in a football tournament organised by the Primrose Sports Academy (PSA).<\/p>\n
Teams came from far and wide to participate, and a lot of fun was had on the pitch.<\/p>
Trophies and medals for the players were sponsored by Silvasons Hardware and Building Supplies.<\/p>\n
PSA chairperson Doctor Motsoeneng said the academy was re-established in 2010 and boasts a highly popular little league football club for children aged 13 years and older.<\/p>
The PSA is based at the Primrose Sports Complex in Oak Avenue, Primrose East.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuring the time the academy has been up and running again we have seen over 300 young people pass through its doors,\u201d said Motsoeneng.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have come a long way since 2010, and our main aim in establishing the football club was to instill a clean mind-set and living standards in the youth and to eliminate illegal activities among the youth.\u201d<\/p>\n
Motsoeneng is proud of the academy\u2019s achievements, and believes the hard work put in by all the people connected to the club is reflected in their on-field success.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Fathers and sons showcase their football skills<\/a><\/p>\n Elsburg business helps out local football club<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n All the children who are members of the club come from underprivileged homes.<\/p>\n \u201cThere are, however, many expenses connected to running the club, and we rely solely on our own fund-raising events and the support of local businesses.<\/p>\n \u201cWe need to take care of the children\u2019s food and drinks, as well as clothing and transport costs.\u201d<\/p>\n The academy relies on donations and sponsorships to enable it to give children the opportunity to realise their dreams and enjoy the sport with their friends and families.<\/p>\n \u201cWe will be grateful for any donations, either monetary or in kind,\u201d Motsoeneng said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za.<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n