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Kearsney Soccer Tournament Wrap. ⚽Kearsney Soccer Tournament Brings Joy, Talent, and Unity to the Pitch.

Not even stormy skies could stifle the energy, camaraderie, and pure exhilaration of 600 young soccer stars who gathered from across South Africa and Botswana for the vibrant three-day Kearsney Soccer Tournament this past weekend.

Now in its latest edition, the tournament continues to drive grassroots development in youth soccer. With 16 boys’ high school teams, eight girls’ high school squads, and 12 primary school sides battling it out, this showcase event celebrated athleticism, teamwork, and sportsmanship across age groups and provinces.

The tournament spotlighted excellence with the crowning of divisional champions:

Senior Boys: Pinetown Boys’ High
Senior Girls: St Mary’s DSG
Primary Boys: Ashton Ballito

In addition to the top teams, the event honoured individual brilliance by selecting a “Team of the Tournament” for each division — featuring standout players who left an indelible mark on the field.

🌟 Senior Boys’ Standouts

Player of the Tournament: Khulekani Nxumalo (Pinetown Boys)

U19 Elite Team:

Jack Hilton (Curro Somerset West)
Bandile Nkomo, Khulekani Nxumalo, Sgcino Memela, Awande Xaba (Pinetown Boys)
Ndalo Khumalo (Durban Boys High)
Mphathu Sibisi (Siyajabula)
PK Lethola (Kearsney)
Qhamani Gubevu, Tashreeq Rademeyer, Oyisa Ngeni (Urban Academy)

🌟 Senior Girls’ Highlights

Player of the Tournament: Jamie De Silva (St Mary’s DSG)

U19 Top Eleven:

Mpho Pule (Curro Hazeldean)
Jamie De Silva, Lunathi Mdletshe, Farah Grove (St Mary’s DSG)
Owami Msani, Caprice Solomon (Danville)
Ndalo Nxele, Liyanda Memani (Durban Girls)
Kitarl van Straaten, Nonkosi Xaba (Ashton)
Sienna McApline (Trinity House)

🌟 Primary Division Heroes

Player of the Tournament: Rhys Fenton (Ashton Ballito)

Top Eleven:

Auden Pay, Khanya Fynn (Merchiston)
Samuel Praschma, Ibanathi Simelane (Highbury)
Jordan Wright, Rhys Fenton (Ashton)
Cade van Eedem, Donald Radebe, Justin de Aleut (Hillcrest Primary)
Imana Nzimande (Pelham)
Leandro Goncalves (Westville Senior Primary)

🥇 Final Results Recap

Category	1st Place	2nd Place	3rd Place	Plate Winners
Boys High Schools	Pinetown Boys	Urban Academy (Gqeberha)	Durban High School	Glenwood High School
Girls High Schools	St Mary’s DSG	Durban Girls’ High	Danville Park Girls	Ashton College Ballito
Primary Schools	Ashton Ballito	Hillcrest Primary	Pelham Senior Primary	Westville Senior Primary

💬 “This event is more than just goals and glory — it’s about creating opportunity, building friendships, and laying foundations for future talent,” said a tournament organiser.