Mahumani Inc as part of their commitment of giving back to communities hosted yet another Mahumani Annual Soccer Tournament at Shawela Sports Ground, Shawela Village in Giyani. This was a 6th Edition of partnership with villages under His Majesty Hosi Mahumani V consisting of Seven Villages namely Nkomo A, B & C, Shawela, Mahumani Valley, Shikhumba and Nsavulani. The aim for this tournament is to unite all these 7 villages and also to provide a platform for young players to participate at the levels in soccer fraternity. Our objective is to see atleast one player promoted to any PSL Teams.
This year’s event was graced by Kaizer Chiefs legend and current Chiefs under 19 Coach Mr. David ‘DVD’ Mathebula as well as the Soccer Agent who has many players at the Betway Premiership in different teams Mr. Nimrod Mbalati.
The champion for 2025 is Shawela Young Stars which pocketed R22 000, soccer kit, gold medals, bibs and a ball. Position two went to Nkomo Eleven Express which got R16 000, soccer kit, silver medals, bibs and a ball, third position is Shawela Madrid moving away with R9 000, soccer kit and a ball and the fourth position is Nkomo City Formers won R6 000, soccer kit and a ball. The individual Awards were as follows: Goalkeeper of the tournament Fumani Mashimbye got R500 and a trophy, Player of the tournament Karabo Rikhotso got R500 and a trophy, Coach of the tournament Mafoza Mabunda got R500 and a trophy and goal scorer of the tournament Karabo Rikhotso and Sayco Raseropo got a tie pocketing R500 and a trophy each.
This is another initiative which is aligned with the vision of uplifting youth and giving back to the communities. This year’s tournament was a Top 8 and the attendance was increasing daily from 18, 19 and 20 April 2025. The attendance at the finals on the 20th April was over 1500 crowd.
This year’s tournament initiated a Charity Program of assisting 7 Crèches coming from different Mahumani Communities and Mahumani Inc also participated in this initiative to donate good and material needed in educating and developing kids. The following crèches were identified Mahumani Early Childhood Development Centre (Nkomo A), Hisekani Creche (Shawela), Nsavulani Creche, Jabulani Multi Centre (Shikhumba), Hulelani Crèche(Mahumani Valley), Avelo Day Care Centre (Nkomo B) and Sunshine Education Centre (Nkomo C)
