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By Alicia Mmashakana
The Curro Halala Cup has kicked off, paving the way for one of South Africa’s school football tournaments.
The competition includes 60 top school football teams from both public and private schools, all competing for the title and the opportunity to showcase their abilities on a national stage.
“Curro’s ongoing commitment to supporting the development of football in South Africa is evident in its continued investment in young athletes. The Curro Halala Cup is just one example of how the organisation is helping to develop the country’s future football stars,” said the company that operates a network of schools.
The Meridian Northern Academy team recently garnered attention by being awarded the title of Under-19 National Champions at the 2024 Kay Motsepe Schools Championship.
This victory thrust many of the academy’s players into national prominence, with some even representing their country at the national level.
Their reputation continues to grow, with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Orlando Pirates in a recent friendly, further solidifying their position in South African football.
Curro sport portfolio manager Cindy van der Merwe said: “We are proud of the talent emerging from our schools.”
She went on to say that this tournament was a world-class event that brought together young talent from every region in South Africa and they were proud to provide a platform where these players could shine and pursue their football dreams.
The tournament features two elimination rounds. The initial round includes 60 schools, with the leading 32 teams progressing to the second knockout round.
The leading 16 teams will advance to the grand finals, scheduled to occur at HeronBridge College in Gauteng from 8-10 August.
“Competing in this tournament gives young athletes the chance to demonstrate their talent, open doors for future opportunities, and form lasting friendships that will extend beyond their school years, into university and adulthood.
“Curro is incredibly proud to contribute to the development and growth of football at school level in South Africa,” Van der Merwe said.
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