The North-West University’s (NWU’s) football team, dubbed the noble boys, clinched yet another victory and defended their number-one ranking on the Varsity Football tournament log in a 1-0 victory against the University of Limpopo (UL) at the NWU Stadium.
As expected, the noble boys went into the encounter charged with momentum gained from their previous victories against the University of Western Cape and most recently, the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Lebogang Phetlhu, jersey no 14, swept the competition away with an unmatched sweeping right kick in the 26th minute of the first half of the match, much to the thrill of the NWU supporters. This marked Lebogang’s third goal in the tournament.
In an attempt to save face, UL went on the offensive for most of the match, but NWU goalkeeper and jersey no 28, Luzuko Jevuka, would have none of it and fended off any attack waged against the NWU’s fortress.
“I am very excited to have assisted the team in securing the three points for this match,” said Lebogang. “Every game is different and we take each game as it comes,” he added.
Goal: Lebogang Phetlhu
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NWU team list: Luzuko Jevuka (GK), Wendelle Martin, Gift Mogorosi, Tholinhlanhla Mseleku, Tshepo Boholo, Simphiwe Mlangeni, Paseka Matsheka, Tebogo Mokgobo, Lebogang Phetlhu, Bongani Mabena, and Kananelo Motsoeneng.
Subs: Kennedy Ntuane, Mogomotsi Molefe, Wandile Luvuno, Sibongiseni Hlengwa, Fynn Adam, Siyabulela Mosiea, and Dylon Appolis.
UL team list: Mafori Phineas Thoka, Iketleng Kgamane, Tshepo Motloutse, Jackson Phuti Matlala, Evans Malatji, Nhlamulo Stanley Mbombe, Tseke puleng Kgole, Tokelo Percy Nkoane, Ntage Lebogang Sekhaolelo, Ngoanamello Ellis Rammala, and Terry M Ntwanano Nkuna.
Substitutes: Ernest Mabu Charles Ramalefo, Tente Senosha, Luyanda Wison Mhoni, Pabalelo Emmanuel Mothoa, Maudi Evans Matlawa, Pedolent Phetholo, and Halalisani Ngomane.
FNB Man of the Match, the NWU’s Lebogang Phetlhu.
