DISCOVERY and the South African Football Association (SAFA) will host the 20th edition of the Walter Sisulu Soccer Challenge from 1-23 December.
The grassroots diski tournament will welcome nearly 3000 players from far and wide.
Hosted again this year by Nike Shapa Soweto, this extremely competitive, highly anticipated and one-of-its-kind football festival is one that many note as a tournament unmatched in passion and spirit.
Deon Curtis, Senior Marketing Manager for Sponsorships at Discovery, says that the 120 team, three-week tournament strategically aligns with Discovery’s core purpose of making people healthier and enhancing and protecting their lives.
“There’s something for everyone in this tournament, providing a professional platform for promising players to perform. Communities rally in support of the diski talent on display and as Discovery continues to invest in school sports and the communities in which we serve, this tournament is one of many that speaks to our goal of getting more people active.”
Established in 2002, the 2023 tournament registrations are almost at full capacity with only a handful of spots available in the women’s categories.
Phil Mogodi, SAFA Johannesburg President, says that this tournament is one that aspiring players dream of winning.
“This tournament is proud to have hosted the likes of Sibusiso Vilakazi, Percy Tau, Portia Modise, Lyle Foster, Ronwen Williams, Andile Dlamini and many more. It’s the festival for those wanting to follow in the footsteps of our country’s greatest footballers, and every single year the competition is more tightly contested than the year before.
I’ve said it before, and I shall do so again: Participating in a tournament of this nature is unquantifiable and an absolute essential to any serious footballer in my opinion. The player coming into this tournament is much more refined, skilled, determined and knowledgeable come final whistle; and that’s our goal here.”
Entrance is FREE. MAHALA. GRATIS.
Teams: Open Men Category: 64 teams | Women Category: 16 teams | u17’s Category: 40 teams
