ELETSA SECONDARY SCHOOL IS THE NORTH WEST SANLAM KAY MOTSEPE SCHOOLS CUP CHAMPIONS

Eletsa Secondary School from Brits in the Bojanala Region won R100 000 after being crowned the North West under-19 Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup football provincial champions at the Montshiwa Stadium last Saturday. 

Eletsa won all their league games which placed them top of the log. Eletsa and second place finishers, Sol Plaatje will go on to complete in the National Finals to be held in Bloemfontein from 2 to 6 October.

After six outing in the competition this is Eletsa’s first provincial title, however the school competed in the national finals in 2010 after finishing in second place in the provincials.  Eletsa’s third place national finish that year won the school R500 000 which was spent on a bore hole, upgrading of classrooms, a trophy cabinets, restoration of electricity, computers and perimeter fencing. 

Eletsa coach, Goodman Ramakobye, has a South African Football Association (SAFA) Level One coaching certificate and is an assistant coach at Second Division Club, North West Shining Stars.  He has coached at the school for five years and believes that with the players he has this year the school could well win the nationals and the R1 million that goes with it.

“We lost dismally last year in the provincial finals,” said Ramakobye.  “But the learning experience one gets from a loss often results in a win the second time around and I believe the players are more focused and determined this year and are listening to my instructions.”

Ramakobye has players from last year in his squad including midfielder, Paul Knight:  “Paul has some excellent qualities such as his dribbling skills. He has pace and takes on defenders with confidence.”

Defender Molemo Siloane is also a player Ramakobye believes could well become a household name in the future. “He is fast, is good in the air and reads the game well,” said his coach. All the Eletsa players compete for Junior Chiefs Football Club, currently in third position in the North West SAFA Development League. 

Paul Knight dreams of winning the R1 million: “I saw the impact the 2010 third place prize money had on the school and, while I am happy to be part of the team that won the R100 000, I would like to increase this figure as a token of appreciation to the school for the support given to me.”

Sanlam Development Manager in Mafikeng Lebo Nkete says: “Sanlam understands the value of development and the opportunity it gives youngsters to achieve what they hope for. We believe that the Sanlam Kay Motsepe Schools Cup creates opportunities that have a positive impact on the youth, and provides exposure to scouts for talented players.

RESULTS

SCHOOLS PARTICIPATING

Seiphemelo Secondary School (Dr Kenneth Kaunda Region)

Sol Plaatje Secondary School (Ngaka Modiri Molema Region)

Gaopalelwe Secondary School (Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati Region)

Eletsa Secondary School (Bojanala Region)

Seiphemelo Secondary School 1  vs  Sol Plajte Secondary School 2

Seiphemelo Secondary Scool 0  vs Gaopalelwe Secondary School 0

Seiphemelo Secondary School 1 vs Eletsa Secondary School 5

Sol Plaatje Secondary school  4 vs Gaopalelwe Secondary school 2

Sol Plaatje Secondary school 2 vs Eletsa Secondary School 2

Gaopalelwe Secondary School 0 vs Eletsa Secondary School 1

Log Positions

Note:  3-points win,2-points score draw, 0-points for a 0-0 draw

1.       Eletsa Secondary School   - 8pts

2.       Sol Plaatje Secondary School – 8 pts

3.       Gaopalelwe Secondary School – 1 pts

4.       Seiphemelo Secondary School – 1 pts