Eight matches were played across Saturday and Sunday, with four teams advancing to the quarterfinals.

Saturday, 28 March

Kiddies Hope Academy 0–0 Pholas FC (Pholas FC win 4–1 on penalties)

A tight contest with no goals in 80 minutes. Pholas FC goalkeeper Mashudu emerged as the hero, saving two penalties in the shootout to send his side through.

🗣️ “What a performance between the sticks!”

Man of the Match: Mashudu (Pholas FC)

Mengo FC 2–2 Sizanani FC (Sizanani FC win 3–1 on penalties)

Mengo FC struck first, but Sizanani captain Matorokisi scored early in the second half to level. Mengo then hit back with a stunning late equaliser to force penalties. In the shootout, the Sizanani goalkeeper saved three penalties to seal the win.

Goal Scorers: Matorokisi (Sizanani)

Molototsi FC 2–2 Dobsonville Giants (Dobsonville Giants win 4–3 on penalties)

Molototsi fought back twice, but it was a screamer from outside the 18-yard box that put Dobsonville ahead before Molototsi levelled again. In the shootout, Dobsonville held their nerve.

Goal Scorers: Ebola (Molototsi), Luka (Dobsonville – penalty)

Goal of the Tournament contender: Dobsonville Giants’ long-range strike into the top corner left the goalkeeper with no chance.

Bootlaces FC 0–1 Bridgetown Rovers

The only match decided in normal time. A 74th-minute goal from Bridgetown Rovers broke the deadlock and sent them through.

Sunday, 29 March

Soweto Super United 1–0 Mfisher Tigers

Elliot Manikela struck just two minutes into the second half, and S.S.U held on for a hard-fought victory.

Goal Scorer: Elliot Manikela (S.S.U)

Man of the Match: Sabu (#17), S.S.U – “Controlled the game, showed leadership”

Ditau FC 1–0 DRD Classic

Slender’s second-half goal proved decisive. DRD Classic came close with a stunning free kick that rattled the woodwork, but Ditau held firm.

Goal Scorer: Slender (Ditau FC)

Man of the Match: Katlego (#10), Ditau FC – “Ran the show, controlled the tempo”

Gomora Academy 0–3 Shikisha FC

Shikisha FC were clinical in the second half, scoring three times to secure a convincing victory.

Man of the Match: Tshidiso (#2), Shikisha FC – “Rock solid at the back”

Lookyland Masters 1–0 Amabhunja FC

An early goal in the 5th minute was enough for the defending champions. Lookyland held on through a tense second half to advance.

Goal – (5th minute)

Man of the Match: Lwazi Mtuli, Lookyland Masters – “Experience, composure, class on full display”

Summary

Key Stats

• Penalty shootouts: 3 matches decided from the spot
• One-goal margins: 4 matches decided by a single goal
• Goal of the weekend: Dobsonville Giants’ screamer from distance
• Hero goalkeepers: Mashudu (Pholas FC), Sizanani FC goalkeeper (3 saves in shootout)

What’s Next

The eight winners now advance to the quarterfinals. The road to the final continues next weekend at Tsalanang Pub Ground.

Tsalanang Easter Games | Last 16 | Kasi Football | Penalty Drama

Image sourced and credited : Tsalanang Easter games

Eight matches are scheduled across Saturday and Sunday, with teams battling for a spot in the next stage.

Saturday, 28 March 2026

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Format

The Last 32 is a knockout stage. Winners advance to the Round of 16.

With eight matches on the card, the weekend promises high-stakes action as teams push for a place in the next round.

Tsalanang Easter Games | Last 32 | Kasi Football

Thirty-two teams will battle across four streams, with the tournament running from 3 to 6 April 2026.

Tournament Details

📅 Dates: 3–6 April 2026
📍 Venue: Mogalakwena Sports Complex, Mokopane
🏆 Format: Top 32 knockout
⚽ Streams: Four streams running over four days

Friday, 3 April – Stream A

Saturday, 4 April – Stream B

Sunday, 5 April – Stream C

Monday, 6 April – Stream D

With 32 teams and four days of action, the Jim Masingi Top 32 Memorial Tournament promises to be one of the biggest Easter football events in Limpopo.

Jim Masingi Memorial | Top 32 Tournament | Mogalakwena Sports Complex | Limpopo Football | Kasi Football

Image sourced – KG snap

The Imvuselelo U23 Soccer Tournament – 2026 Summer Edition brings together some of the biggest names in kasi football, running from 28 March to 12 April. One of the countries most anticipated U23 tournaments kicks off this weekend – a tournament that has always delivered exceptional football on display and some memorable moments.

Tournament Details

📅 Dates: 28 March – 12 April 2026
📍 Venue: Ground 11, Esangweni Section, Thembisa 1632
🏆 Format: 24 teams, knockout
💰 Prize Money:

• 1st Place: R80,000
• 2nd Place: R30,000
• 3rd & 4th Place: R10,000 each

Participating Teams

1. View Once FC
2. Community FC
3. Stelle Vere FC
4. Tsetse Fly FC
5. Dark Angels FC
6. Babirwa FC
7. Indlovu FC
8. River Park FC
9. Mudagasi FC
10. Simnandi Siyashisa FC
11. JHB All Stars FC
12. Ditau FC
13. Isithembiso FC
14. Fire Sniper FC
15. Zone 14 FC
16. Destroyers FC
17. Young Pirates FC
18. Hlalefang FC
19. Galatians FC
20. Ofentse Sport FC
21. Musa United
22. Mzimba Shaker FC
23. Bramfischer 11 FC
24. ADT FC

With R80,000 on the line and 24 teams in the draw, this promises to be one of the biggest U23 tournaments in the region this season.

Imvuselelo U23 Tournament | Thembisa Football | Kasi Football | River Park FC | Isithembiso FC | Fire Sniper FC

Image sourced – Imvuselelo Sporting Organisation

After a goalless draw between Thames FC and North West University on March 21, both teams sit level on 48 points at the top of the table with three games remaining.

Current Standings (After March 21)

• Thames FC — 48 points (21 games, 14 wins, 6 draws, 1 loss, 39 goals for, 11 against)
• North West University — 48 points (21 games, 14 wins, 6 draws, 1 loss, 49 goals for, 10 against)
• Stilfontein Real Hearts FC — 41 points (21 games, 11 wins, 8 draws, 2 losses)
• Gm5 United — 39 points (21 games, 12 wins, 3 draws, 6 losses)
• FC Milan — 36 points (21 games, 10 wins, 6 draws, 5 losses)
• Montshioa Swallows FC — 31 points (21 games, 9 wins, 4 draws, 8 losses)
• Real Movers FC — 28 points (21 games, 8 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses)
• Indomitable Lions FC — 25 points (21 games, 7 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses)
• Nkamodira — 23 points (21 games, 6 wins, 5 draws, 10 losses)
• FC Belligerators — 18 points (21 games, 4 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses)
• Mahika Champions FC — 11 points (21 games, 3 wins, 2 draws, 16 losses)
• Homeboys United FC — 9 points (21 games, 1 win, 6 draws, 14 losses)

Key Results – March

Saturday, 21 March

• Thames FC 0–0 North West University — The top two cancel each other out, leaving the title race wide open.
• Montshioa Swallows FC 4–1 Gm5 United — Swallows move up to 6th with a dominant home win.
• Nkamodira 4–0 Homeboys United — Nkamodira climb to 9th after a convincing victory.
• FC Milan 1–0 Indomitable Lions — Milan hold onto 5th place.
• FC Belligerators 0–0 Stilfontein Real Hearts — Real Hearts drop points in their pursuit of the top two.
• Mahika Champions FC 1–0 Real Movers FC — Mahika earn a rare win.

Saturday, 14 March

• Stilfontein Real Hearts 1–2 Thames FC — Thames take a crucial away win.
• North West University 1–0 Real Movers FC — NWU keep pace with the leaders.
• Gm5 United 3–1 Mahika Champions FC — Gm5 continue their push for fourth place.
• Homeboys United 2–2 FC Belligerators — Points shared in a mid-table battle.
• Indomitable Lions 1–0 Montshioa Swallows — Lions edge Swallows.
• FC Milan 0–0 Nkamodira — Milan and Nkamodira share the spoils.

Saturday, 7 March

• Montshioa Swallows 4–3 Nkamodira — A goal-fest at Swallows.
• FC Belligerators 1–2 FC Milan — Milan come from behind to win.
• Thames FC 1–1 Homeboys United — Thames drop points at home.
• Real Movers FC 1–0 Gm5 United — Movers edge Gm5.
• Mahika Champions FC 2–1 Indomitable Lions — Mahika claim a rare victory.
• Stilfontein Real Hearts 0–1 North West University — NWU win away to close the gap on Thames.

The Title Race

With three games remaining, Thames FC and North West University are locked on 48 points.

• Thames FC: 48 points, +28 goal difference
• North West University: 48 points, +39 goal difference

If both teams win their remaining matches, NWU will win the stream on goal difference. Thames, however, have been the most consistent team all season and will look to avoid slip-ups in their final fixtures.

Stilfontein Real Hearts, currently third on 41 points, are now out of the title race but will fight to secure a playoff spot.

What’s Next

The final three rounds will determine who represents North West Stream B in the ABC Motsepe League playoffs. Every goal, every point, and every result matters.

ABC Motsepe League | North West Stream B | Thames FC | North West University | Stilfontein Real Hearts

The striker has been turning heads on the local scene, with fans and photographers taking notice.

What They’re Saying

🗣️ Kamogelo Boikhutso:
“Laudry Mukaba 🙏 this one is very Deadly and Dangerous… Yhooo 🔥💯🤞”

🗣️ KaSi Snap:
“Congo striker on Kasi soil 🇨🇩🔥 Mukaba was cooking defenders 🍳⚽💯”

Whether the “Congo striker” tag is nickname or heritage, the message is clear: defenders are struggling to contain him.

Playing Style

From the comments, Mukaba brings:

• Physical presence — strong, hard to knock off the ball
• Finishing ability — described as “deadly” in front of goal
• Pace — leaving defenders behind
• Flair — the kind of striker who makes fans pull out their phones

One commenter simply called him “dangerous.”

What’s Next

With tournaments like Shaka Easter Games ongoing, Mukaba has a platform to showcase his talent to an even wider audience. If he continues at this pace, it won’t be long before scouts start paying attention.

Laudry Mukaba | Kasi Football | Shaka Easter Games

Sixteen teams will battle across two days, with a spot in the next round on the line.

Tournament Details

📅 Dates: 28–29 March 2026
📍 Venue: Winnie Mandela Sports Ground, Tembisa (next to the library)
🏆 Format: Top 48 knockout

Saturday, 28 March 2026

Sunday, 29 March 2026

Teams to Watch

• Tricky Boys FC — fresh off their dominant 4–0 win at Tsalanang Easter Games
• River Park FC — coming off a 1–0 victory sealed by Twala’s stunning free kick
• Al Nassir FC — a name to watch in the Saturday morning slot
• Tembisa Liverpool FC — local pride on the line

Venue

All matches will take place at the Winnie Mandela Sports Ground in Tembisa, located next to the library. With good weather expected, it’s shaping up to be a weekend of high-quality kasi football.

Who’s your pick to go through? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

BUDA Pre-Winter Games | Tembisa Football | Winnie Mandela Sports Ground

Image courtesy of : Tswaranang spring games

Palms Eleven FC

• Sibusiso – #20
• Oliphawo – #06
• Sonwabo – #13
• Nkosinathi – #04
• Tshabangu – #09
• Modiba – #08
• Mathu – #03
• Monare – #05
• Madubenye – #07
• Matosi – #01
• Sokaya – #11

Tricky Boys FC

• Mpimo – #25 (GK)
• Karabo – #07
• Sizwe – #24
• Stopper – #19
• Sele – #14
• Gembe – #09
• Longtime – #11
• Zero – #15
• Marcelo – #10
• Ghetto – #15
• Melo – #10

Gunners FC

• Spider – #04 (GK)
• Zero – #02
• Dish – #14
• The Star – #04
• Savam – #03
• Master – #10
• Gugu – #15
• Cheese – #11
• Salah – #07
• Pinaye – #18
• Cardoso – #20

JHB All Stars

• Jack – #9
• Bhasera – #3
• Bibo – #13
• Bhara – #16
• China – #12
• Philisi – #10
• Prince – #8
• Siya – #0
• Nathi – #7
• Master – #15
• Sbudq – #5

Black Stars FC

• Ngwenya – #00 (GK)
• Morososi – #8
• Mkhoben – #13
• Anoma – #14
• Mokose – #9
• Sikona – #2
• Dlamini – #4
• Dabla – #3
• Mokyana – #10
• Mgasa – #12
• Sithole – #5

Mboma FC

• Sibusiso (GK)
• Lefty
• Kefilwe
• Brian
• Pogba
• Second
• Chibozo
• Messi D
• Smalo
• Comore
• Tebogo (Coneka)

River Park FC

• Matthew – #1
• Ahoni – #14
• Nsimbi – #2
• Mandela – #4
• Lucia – #5
• Makheka – #8
• Totti – #6
• Nkzi – #10
• Daxela – #16
• Sipo – #12
• Mizezo – #9

Ezenkosi Yam FC

• Lihapelo – #13
• Hlanganiso – #12
• Simandla – #7
• Lenda – #9
• Zinhle – #4
• Simphathi – #10
• Phelo – #14
• Ntando – #11
• Siphamandla – #6
• Sibongile – #3
• Sibusiso – #15

Mudagasi FC

• Maholoholo
• Dugu Dugu
• Snap Snap
• Checkmate
• Tumbler
• Modric
• Nzonzi
• General
• Essien
• Dzumbi
• Hillertom (C)

Kalawa Academy

• Sash
• Deco
• Boyza
• Mosquito
• Magician
• Pablo
• Lagos
• Guru
• Nombol
• ?
• Beast

These lineups showcase the depth of talent on display at Tsalanang. With more matches to come, expect to see these names making an impact in the next round.

Who stood out to you? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

Tsalanang Easter Games | Kasi Football | Team Lineups

Image – Tsalanang Easter games

Mudagasi FC 0–1 Kalawa Academy

⚽ Kalawa Academy: 😭 (#8)

River Park FC 1–0 Ezenkosi Yam FC

⚽ River Park FC: Twala (#5) – stunning free kick

Mboma FC 1–4 Black Stars FC

⚽ Black Stars FC: Teko (#4), Mthasi (#8), Sash (#10), China (#5)
⚽ Mboma FC: #11

JHB All Stars 0–3 AC Milan Springs

⚽ AC Milan Springs: #13 (Sne), #6 (Bheki), #7 (Willy)

Tricky Boys 4–0 Mathole Young Stars

⚽ Tricky Boys: Zero (#15), Marcelo (#10), plus two more

Izingwenya FC 3–1 Boca Junior

⚽ Izingwenya FC: Three goals (scorers not confirmed)
⚽ Boca Junior: One goal (late consolation)

Palms Eleven FC 6–0 Vuras FC

⚽ Palms Eleven FC: Uber (#11 – brace), Super, Olovani, plus two more

Durban Deep Stars 1–0 Gunners FC

⚽ Durban Deep Stars: Fefe (“Japanese Magic”)

TsalanangEasterGames #GoalScorers #KasiFootball

Image – Image – Tsalanang Easter games

How It Unfolded

Uber (#11) opened the scoring with a brace, setting the tone for a relentless attack. Super made it four, and Olovani completed the demolition with the sixth goal.

Vuras FC managed a late consolation through Mondli the referee, but by then the damage was done.

Match Timeline

• HT: 2–0 (Uber brace)
• 56′: 3–0
• 58′: 4–0 (Super)
• 61′: 5–0
• 66′: 6–0 (Olovani)

What Fans Said

🗣️ Mjeffino:
“Rampage”

🗣️ Stanley:
“Palm 11 they played good football ⚽”

What It Means

Palms Eleven sent a clear message to the rest of the tournament. With attacking firepower like this, they’ll be a team to watch in the next round.

TsalanangEasterGames #PalmsEleven #KasiFootball #Rampage

Image sourced : Tsalanang Easter games