KOMANI – Maria Louw High School has been crowned champions of the Mlungisi Schools Football League after finishing top of the standings in the most recent under-19 competition involving five high schools from the Mlungisi area.
The league, which promotes youth football development in Komani, features teams from Maria Louw High School, Luvuyo Lerumo High School, John Noah High School, Kwakomani High School, and Ngwangca High School.
According to Mr Baum, secretary of schools football in the Mlungisi area, the league season started in April last year and concluded around October. However, the official prize-giving ceremony was postponed until this year because matric learners were preparing for their final examinations at the time.
“The league started last year in April with five teams from the Mlungisi high schools. We completed the matches around October, but the presentation could not be done then because the matric learners were busy with exams,” Mr Baum explained.
Maria Louw Finish Top of the Table
After months of competition between the schools, Maria Louw High School secured first place and were crowned league champions.
The final standings of the league were:
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Maria Louw High School – Champions
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Luvuyo Lerumo High School – Second place
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John Noah High School – Third place
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Kwakomani High School – Fourth place
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Ngwangca High School – Fifth place
The top teams received trophies and medals, with gold medals awarded to the champions, silver medals to the runners-up, and bronze medals to the third-placed team.
Building Youth Football in Mlungisi
The Mlungisi Schools Football League focuses on under-19 players, giving high school learners the opportunity to compete in organised football while representing their schools.
The competition has now been running for about four years, becoming an important platform for school sport and youth football development in the area.
Organisers say the league not only promotes sport among learners but also encourages teamwork, discipline and healthy competition between local schools.
Support From Provincial Department
The league receives support from the Eastern Cape Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, which provides sponsorship in the form of trophies and medals for the participating teams.
This support helps ensure that the annual competition continues to provide structured sporting opportunities for young players across the Mlungisi community.
Annual Tournament
Organisers confirmed that the league will continue to run every year, with hopes of expanding participation and strengthening school football in the Komani area.
The Mlungisi Schools Football League remains an important initiative for identifying and nurturing young football talent while building stronger connections between local schools and the community.
