SOCCER NEWS - Black Cats Football Club were crowned champions of the 2026 Geolfa Easter Soccer Tournament after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nelson Mandela University (NMU) in the final on Monday 6 April at Thembalethu Stadium.
The annual tournament attracted 33 local teams.
Black Cats secured their place in the final with a narrow 1-0 win over Super City, while NMU advanced after defeating Simunye 2-0 in the semi-finals.
The final began cautiously, with both sides displaying a balanced approach. NMU focused on building play from midfield, relying on the pace of Likamvelihle Dano in attack.
Black Cats, representing Lawaaikamp, looked dangerous on the flanks, with Oyisa Jantjies testing the defence early. Despite several attempts from both teams, the first half ended goalless.
The deadlock was broken in the second half when Sandiso Mavi gave Black Cats a 1-0 lead following sustained pressure. NMU responded strongly and were awarded a penalty after a foul in the box.
Dano converted from the spot to level the score at 1-1, forcing the match into extra time after neither side came out a winner in regulation time.
In extra time, experience proved decisive as Mphumzi "Scara" Kalolo scored the winning goal to seal a 2-1 victory for Black Cats.
Black Cats took home R15 000, along with the trophy and gold medals. NMU received R7 000 as runner-up, while semi-finalists Super City and Simunye each earned
R3 000.
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