Mabopane Block E outfit, Maa Waa Football Club have gained promotion to the SAFA Tshwane SAB Regional League, this after dismantling Winterveldt’s City Rocks Football Club in the highly contested Promotional Playoffs held at Mamelodi recently.
Reflecting on the team’s journey building up to their ultimate triumph, Deputy Chairman, Letlhogonolo Mokoena indicated that it was not an easy journey as there were challenges that they needed to overcome.
“The journey was very tough I must say, from the beginning of the season we fought very hard until the end. One of the challenges that we faced was the issue with transport when coming to attend away games, it was a bit hard since 80% of the team members are unemployed but we managed to be on time always. Our LFA is the best LFA in Pta in terms of support. They try very hard in developing local teams,” said Mokoena.
He further praised players for their hard work and for remaining united throughout the season, also adding that their promotion to SAB League will impact positively on the standard of football in their community.
“Many young people develop a strong love of sport, Soccer can be a hook to Improving community conditions and strengthening protective factors for the players and others. Strong relationships can evolve when coaches, managers and players spend a lot of time together and work toward a common goal,” he added.
Mokoena also revealed their intentions to maintain their status in the SAB League, this he said, by being competitive and bolstering their squad with the best players around.
He said, “SAB is a very competitive league and we going to give our all. Through financial support we plan to get the best players all around, so transport remains the biggest issue but we will do fine. By strengthening our squad to be better than before surely that will ensure that we maintain our status”.
Speaking on behalf of the Champions, Maa Waa Football Club, Mokoena thanked the community for their unwavering support throughout the season, further committing to empower young people in the community through sports.
“Our first and foremost important word that the community should be most aware of, is that we are in the process of recruiting new players which will be first preference from mabopane, before seeking else where to strengthen our team for the regional league ahead of us.
He further praised players for their hard work and for remaining united throughout the season, also adding that their promotion to SAB League will impact positively on the standard of football in their community.
“We also intend on using this platform granted to us to empower the youth to take part in sports and know that with great determination and hardwork, dreams do come true. We intend to keep our status and work our way up to the top. We have already adopted a netball club in which we wish to see grow impeccably over the next year,” he continued.
Mokoena also conceded that since it would be their first season in the SAB League, the team’s priority will not be to win the league instantly, but only to adapt and gain the necessary experience, however, he assured that in their second season, they would be looking to clinch the league and gain promotion to ABC Motsepe League.
He also pleaded with people, businesses and potential sponsors to come forward and help the team financially as they struggle with transportation at the moment.
“Yes, we have already started with the process of inquiring, sending email and personally visit the relate sites to ask for help. Though we would appreciate this opportunity of exposure, to reach out to a wider audience,” Mokoena concluded.
Anyone who would like to help the team may contact Letlhogonolo Mokoena on 073 438 3400 or send an email to maawaafc@gmail.com
