Round 6 of Varsity Football saw a shakeup on the log as UFS visited UWC Stadium and walked away with vital points beating UWC 2-0 to move into second position of the log with UWC dropping to fourth place. UP-Tuks get back to winning ways and retake their spot on the top of the summit after a 1-0 victory over DUT while TUT finally have their names in the winning conversation after beating CUT in Bloem. Here are the FNB Players That Impressed us the most in round 6.
Mojapelo Nare (TUT).
Mojapelo Nare had a high work rate in the 2-1 win against CUT. He enjoyed a lot of possession in the game by finding himself in the right places at the right time more often than not. He also did a lot of yards on the legs.
“It feels great getting the first win of the season. We just kept pushing as per the coaches’ instructions. Who knows what can happen for us going forward. I just tried my best and I suppose that was good enough. Against UP-Tuks we must just put in another big effort and push hard, but doing that we can maybe defeat them.”
Samukelo Ngodela (UP-Tuks).
Samukelo Ngodela displayed a sterling performance guiding his side to a 1-0 victory over DUT to go back to the summit of the log. Ngodela was a threat to DUT defence finding himself in goal scoring opportunities on five occasions and scoring the only goal of the day in the process claiming the player of the match.
“I feel great it was a good performance, especially in the first half, we could find those pocket passes and create chances to score goals. Second half was a bit shaky but I am glad we won.”
“I missed a lot of opportunities, I got four shots on target in the first half and I could only score one, I am a bit disappointed but will try next game. It has always been our objective to be on top to play a home semi-final and final, we will continue to work hard in training and take it from there.”
Sousa Mathe (NWU)
The left back for NWU, played a crucial role in defense against VUT. With both NWU central defenders on yellow cards, he stepped up to handle the pressure, especially given VUT's strong wing play.
“I am just disappointed with the result, we wanted the win to be on top of the log. But we will go back home and take a point.”
Boy Rantsoti (UFS)
UFS forward was vital and instrumental in the 2-0 vital win over UWC in Cape Town. The captain scored UFS first goal and has created important chances that resulted in Eagan Vollenhoven grabbing his side's second goal. He didn't give UWC defenders room to breathe throughout the full 90 minutes.
“It feels good to come to Cape Town and walk away with the win, it's what we are here for and it's what we wanted as a team. If we didn't win this game we were going to be out of the top four. Everyone showed up and it was an impressive win we put on the night.
“It feels great too to be on the score sheet because I last scored in the first game of the tournament. Everyday at training I am hard on myself and I give it my all out and make sure I achieve any goal I want to achieve.”
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The recent round of Varsity Football brought intense action and standout performances, particularly from players like Mojapelo Nare and Samukelo Ngodela. Nare’s high work rate and Ngodela’s match-winning goal were highlights that not only helped their teams but also underscored the level of talent in these competitions. These young players are carving out their names in football, much like how professional players do on the global stage. Speaking of professional football, understanding how players' careers evolve through transfers is crucial. If you're keen on following the careers of footballers and the strategies behind their moves, uefa champions league provides detailed insights into the football transfer market. Whether you're a fan tracking your favorite players or an investor looking for the next…