Excitement is mounting ahead of this year’s u-16 Bayview Youth Cup finals at Athlone Stadium tomorrow (Saturday 16 August).
A total of 10 u-16 boys’ teams and two girls’ teams will fight for honours in what has been dubbed “a display of youth football” for the Mother City.
In the Bronze Section Southampton will lock horns with Lentegeur, while Heath Athletico will square-up against Woodlands United FC in the Silver Section. Wagiet Cup will see D6 Mitchells Plain taking on Pioneer Sports Club and the Gold Section will feature Norway Park and PPG Langa.
In the Platinum Section, which is the main event, Cape Town Spurs will come up against Antalyaspor JMP CT.
In the ladies’ section Rygate Invitation Ladies will battle it out against Mitchells Plain LFA Ladies.
A jubilant Mark Rodrigues, chair of Bayview Football Club and tournament organiser, said all the clubs were looking forward to the competition and excitement.
“There is definitely a lot of excitement from the clubs and everyone, including the parents,” he said. “This is something new for the youngsters. It is not an easy thing to play in a place like Athlone Stadium.”
According to Rodrigues, gates will open at 08:00 with the first game getting underway at 10:00 and the final match between Spurs and Antalyaspor drawing down the curtain at 18:30.
The day will also feature entertainment for the entire family, with food stalls offering a range of delicacies and beverages.
“A gymnastics team will entertain the crowd before the final kick-off,” Rodrigues said. “We are very excited and we want everyone to come out and have fun. Come out! Come out and see what football is all about.” He said this year’s tournament had an added layer of excitement with the so-called “small teams” featuring prominently.
Tickets are available at Ticket Pro and Spar for R50.
