Sports can be used to fight against drugs and alcohol abuse

Nwenda and Sticks foundation in collaboration with Budeli entertainment is proud to organize the 1^st Randima IP Annual top 16 soccer tournament on the 21 – 24 December 2025 at Mutshenzheni village around Matangari line (Mutshenzheni Gorillas soccer ground) Venda, Limpopo Province in South Africa.  The tournament will be launched on the Saturday, 20^th September 2025.

“This is our first tournament as we honour the late Randima IP (founder of The Venda Northern Trumpets group) who was more involved in the community events. He was an artist, pastor,motivational speaker and a founder of Mutshenzheni Gorillas FC.  He was more into fight against alcohol and drugs abuse. We chose soccer because it is one of the main sport that gathers our community together. Our target is to promote our local talented players and allow them to showcase their talents”, said an organizer Randima Vhahangwele Godfree

Soccer tournaments are popular in most of African villages especially during the holidays. However, the main challenge of organizing a tournament is finding sponsors, suitable tournament date and teams that will be participating. “Our challenge now is to fix soccer ground so we can have more space for guests and allow local businesses to make a living. There must be enough space for parking. We are happy to have Chief of Mutshenzheni village’s support, our community and neighboring village” added Godfrey.

The crowd will be entertained by clubs such as  Mutshenzheni Gorillas FC,  ⁠Mutale Viking Football Club ,Maraxwe Happy Boys , ⁠Mianzwi Green Hornet FC, Tshiombo 11 securitas , ⁠Matangari Rising Star,  ⁠Matangari High Aims, Makwarani Frelimo Boys, ⁠Rambuda Young Fighters Football Club , Tshibvumo Football Academy ,  ⁠Tshapasha Western Chiefs ,  ⁠Badiramogo Peace Makers, ⁠Pile Fast Mighty Killers FC, ⁠Mangaya Rising Stars,  ⁠Muthelo Shooting Stars and ⁠Mangaya Living Commodores FC

“We have managed to have few sponsors but we still need more to come and support the event. Thanks to all people who are supporting us, more specifically those who are donating/sponsoring us, may Almighty Lord Jesus bless you with whatever you are planning in future, please come and enjoy with us you won’t regret” he concluded.

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