Kai Wesley Nariansamy Brotherhood United’s Kai Wesley Nariansamy in action during the U11 clash against Chatsworth Rangers at the Chatsworth Football Association / Laboratory Supplies Junior KO Cup held at the Road 515 Grounds on Saturday.
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The Chatsworth Football Association, in partnership with Laboratory Supplies, hosted a successful Junior KO Cup Tournament at the Road 515 Grounds on Saturday, 9 May. The event drew hundreds of supporters and more than 700 young footballers from Chatsworth and surrounding areas.
The tournament featured Under 7, Under 9 and Under 11 divisions, with more than 80 matches played throughout the day. The biggest winners were Bluff Rangers FC, who completed a remarkable clean sweep by winning all three winners section finals in the U7, U9 and U11 categories.
Hosted at the packed Road 515 Grounds, the event transformed the venue into a colourful community festival as families, coaches and supporters gathered under gazebos to cheer on the young players. The atmosphere was energised by entertainment from popular DJs.
Sponsor Jesse Nagiah invested more than R65,000 into the tournament, ensuring every participating child received lunch hampers and commemorative medals. Winners were rewarded with soccer jerseys, while runners-up received soccer equipment to support their clubs’ continued growth.
The prestigious Junior KO Cup tournament featured Under 7, Under 9 and Under 11 divisions, with more than 80 matches played. From left are Warren Royan, Bluff Rangers chairman Aslam Ismail, Rooksar Ismail, tournament sponsor Jesse Nagiah and Chatsworth Football Association chairman Spinx Kuppen during the successful Junior KO Cup tournament at the Road 515 Grounds in Chatsworth.
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Nagiah said investing in youth development remained close to his heart. “It was inspiring to witness so many youngsters enjoying football in a safe and positive environment. My dream is to see these young players one day competing in higher professional football leagues,” he said.
In the losers section finals, Havenside Sporting defeated Young Clydes in the U7 category, Township Titans overcame Arena Park in the U9 division, while KCM All Stars A beat Township Titans B in the U11 final.
Bluff Rangers stole the spotlight in the winners section. Their U7 side defeated Chatsworth Rangers, the U9 team overcame Welbedacht Academy, and the U11 side completed the historic treble with victory over Brotherhood United FC. Their dominance earned the club the Team of the Tournament recognition.
Special awards were also presented to standout players and goalkeepers across all divisions.
Chatsworth Football Association chairman Spinx Kuppen praised the community support.
“This tournament exceeded all expectations. To see more than 700 youngsters participating with such passion and enthusiasm is truly inspiring. Grassroots football is the foundation of our future, and today proved that the future is very bright,” he said.
Bluff Rangers chairman Aslam Ismail described the achievement as a proud moment for the club. “These children have worked extremely hard, and today they showed tremendous character, discipline and passion. This success is a reward for everyone involved at the club,” he said.