4 days ago
Finally, heavens ring in jubilation
SEDIBENG.- At last! In case you don't know, the news is that Vaal will be represented in the semi-professional league once again.
This is a dream come true for many local football supporters. It is like God heard their cry.
Ladies and gentlemen, let's put our hands together and congratulate Young Pirates FC as they will campaign in the ABC Motsepe League in the 2025/2026 season. The latter made the Vaal proud when they became the Gauteng champions at the Inter-Regional play-offs held in Pretoria over the weekend.
PAR EXCELLENCE!
Jou lekker ding!
For a long time, Zakes' Sports Corner pleaded for this to happen, and somebody's heard my prayers at last! What else can Zakes' Sports Corner ask for? Of course, this is something to celebrate, considering how long it took this region to have a team in the ABC Motsepe League. Can somebody bring a bottle of champagne to celebrate this remarkable achievement?
Gone are the days when teams from outside the Vaal would come to enjoy the freedom of our facilities because we didn't have a team that played at this level. It is the Vaal people's responsibility to support Young Pirates FC. This club is now the pride of the Vaal, to say the least! Gone are the days when we would be called the sleeping giants of South African football.
This region was called the sleeping giants of South African football after the now defunct Vaal Professional relegated from the top-flight football.
This region was without top-flight football for years, and now, at least, Young Pirates will represent us in the second division league, which is regarded as one of the competitive leagues in South African football.
This is despite the great players and football administrators this region produced in the past. Those with long memories will remember the par excellence football this region produced in George 'Kid Action' Thabe and Dr Molefi Oliphant, to mention a few.
Zakes' Sports Corner wants to join the thousands of Vaal football people to congratulate Young Pirates for their promotion to the ABC Motsepe League. It was long overdue, shame!
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