Simunye win Eden regional league

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FOOTBALL NEWS - Simunye FC from Lawaaikamp defeated United Brothers 3-1 in an entertaining Safa Eden Regional League game on Saturday afternoon, 30 April at the Lawaaikamp Stadium, claiming the championship with an unassailable tally of 70 points.

The four goals were converted by Siwaphiwo Ndumiso, Keathon van Rooyen and Siyabonga Miggels for Simunye and Ayabonga Sawuli for the inmates team United Brothers.

Under the tutorship of coach Thulasizwe Simelane, Simunye worked very hard throughout the 2021/22 season and pushed through to the third division playoffs for the upcoming season of the Western Cape ABC Motsepe League. Simelane's team have played 28 games, achieving 22 victories, four draws and two defeats.

The side netted 72 goals to win the regional league with 70 points with two games to spare. The inmates team from George Correctional Services are currently in the bottom half of the league.

PHOTO GALLERY: Safa Eden Regional League game at Lawaaikamp Stadium

Ayabonga Sawuli of United Brothers was one of the shining stars of the game, displaying beautiful touches on the ball.

A penalty kick by Siwaphiwo Ndumiso of Simunye put the first score on the board and they extended their lead when Keathon van Rooyen netted another superb goal. Simunye were leading 2-0 into the break.

The second half saw United Brothers throwing in everything they had to come back. In addition to the team missing a free kick and a corner kick, Simon Nell and Ayabonga Sawuli tried to score.

At first they had no success while Simunye added a third goal. A penalty by United Brothers' Ayabonga Sawuli also missed the mark. Brothers' perseverance paid off eventually with Sawuli scoring after a corner kick from the left side of the field.

It was however too late for Brothers to catch up and the final whistle saw Simunye emerge as the winners.