Pretoria – The North West Provincial Government has congratulated Platinum Stars on winning the inaugural Bokone Bophirima Maize Triangle Challenge on Saturday.
North West Premier Supra Mahumapelo also extended his congratulations to the soccer team for their outstanding performance.
Platinum Stars defeated Mpumalanga Black Aces 1-0 at the finals of the one-day tournament at Moruleng stadium.
“Platinum Stars’ win justifies the provincial government’s confidence in the team, and we encourage all Bokone Bophirima residents to rally behind the team and be its loyal supporters,” said Premier Mahumapelo.
The Premier thanked the teams that participated in the tournament, which were Bloemfontein Celtics, Mpumalanga Black Aces, Platinum Stars and Township Rollers from Botswana.
Premier Mahumapelo commended the teams for playing with great focus, dedication and artistry and entertaining the fans who came in their numbers to watch the games.
He said the provincial government was pleased to see thousands of residents from across the three provinces and Botswana supporting the matches and showing their pride in the beautiful game of soccer.
The tournament seeks to give meaning to the vision to rebrand, reposition and renew the province and bolstering local economic activities.-SAnews.gov.za
