Tswarangano All Stars lift Norman Community Cup after penalty shootout drama

THE UNER-15 Norman Community Cup 2025 brought excitement, talent, and community spirit to the Floranville Sports Stadium on November 16, as young footballers battled it out in a highly competitive tournament.

The day kicked off at 10am with eight teams vying for honours in a thrilling series of matches. In the opening round, Norman Football Club defeated Kimberley Bucks Development 2-0, with goals from Jordan Pockpas and Cassidy Pailman. Academy of Sparks followed with a 3-0 win over Kimberley City, courtesy of strikes from Hughvern van Heerden and Lincoln Steenkamp. Motherwells continued their strong form, beating Forever United 3-0, with goals by Shanevan Staden, Duwanye Joubert, and Junaid Griekwa.

The fourth match between Tswarangano All Stars and Jokers FC ended 2-2 in regulation time, before Tswarangano triumphed 5-3 in a penalty shootout, with goals from Lopang Morwe and Bohlokwa Lebuso. Jokers FC scorers were Fabregas Brooker and Juandre Oliphant.

The semi-finals produced further drama. Norman Football Club and Motherwells drew 1-1, with Jordan Pockpas and Troy Kock on the scoresheet, but Motherwells advanced 5-2 on penalties. In the other semi-final, Tswarangano All Stars and Academy of Sparks ended goalless, with Tswarangano winning a tense 5-4 penalty shootout.

A curtain-raiser match saw the Kimberley Legends and Coaches XI play to a 3-3 draw, thrilling fans ahead of the final showdown.

The final between Tswarangano All Stars and Motherwells ended 0-0, with Tswarangano lifting the trophy after a 5-2 penalty shootout victory.

Sydney Norman, the tournament organiser, expressed gratitude to all supporters:

“I would like to thank all my donors: Sharifa Ferris, Edward Williamson, Gail Springbok, Kevin Nell, and the large Colville Floors community, along with all participating clubs, for their massive support. This tournament continues to grow, and next year we hope to welcome even more stakeholders to invest in our young lads.”

Prizes and individual honours included:

• Winner: Trophy and 18 gold medals – Tswarangano All Stars
• Second place: 18 silver medals – Motherwells
• Goalkeeper of the Tournament: Pelontle Mothalane (Tswarangano All Stars)
• Player of the Tournament: Ziyaad Mokuchane (Academy of Sparks)
• Top Goalscorer: Jordan Pockpas (Norman Football Club)

The tournament showcased not only the incredible football talent in the community but also reinforced its mission to empower youth, foster teamwork, and strengthen local engagement.

For more information, contact 062 977 9452 or email sydneynorman04@gmail.com.