THE FIFA TICKET FUND LEGACY CONTINUES WITH LAUNCH OF KIA STREET SOCCER 2011

The final whistle of the FIFA 2010 World Cup has blown, but not for South Africa’s youth. As part of FIFA’s Ticket Fund legacy, “the beautiful game” plays on in the streets, with the launch of the annual Kia Street Soccer league programme in five major cities across the country.  On 15 April, Sporting Chance, …

‘Nomli’ from Nyanga wins Western Cape Kia Street Soccer Provincial Final

After two months of healthy competitive street soccer, the curtain came down in Khayelitsha, Cape Town announcing ‘Nomli’ from Nyanga as Western Cape champions in the Kia Street Soccer Provincial final. With fourteen teams competing in the days play, it came down to the final which showed superior soccer skills seeing ‘Nomli’ from Nyanga beat …

‘Mighty Young Ones’ from Soweto wins Gauteng Kia Street Soccer Provincial Final

After two months of healthy competitive street soccer, the curtain came down in Alexandra, Johannesburg announcing the ‘Mighty Young Ones’ from Soweto as Gauteng champions in the Kia Street Soccer Provincial final. ‘The Mighty Young Ones’ from Soweto beat the home team ‘Netherlands’ from Alexandra in an energy sapping final which showcased an abundance of …

Dischem hands over health products

In addition to the hype of the competitive and fun-filled Kia Street Soccer action on the streets of South African townships, excitement is in the air every week as the children participating in this wonderful community project receive health and hygiene products kindly donated by the Dis-Chem Foundation. The distribution of health and hygiene products …

Kia Street Soccer starts with a blast

The Kia Street Soccer project was officially launched in Alexandra in Johannesburg today and will be played over a seven week period which will culminate from round-robin fixtures towards the grand finals that will proudly boast the Kia Street Soccer champions of 2010. Over 3 000 children from impoverished areas will take part in the programme …