OUR FIRST LEAGUE MATCH, Hunt vs Holy Family

On Friday 25 April 2014, we played our first league match against Holy Family College, we scored two goals but my boy's celebration was short lived when Holy Family introduced new players who scored two equalizers. The second half of the game was really tough, my boys were left with no choice but to defend in order to go away with at least one point, and just before we departed from school, Miguel, our defender sustained an injury while they were warming up on our small field so things weren't really looking good at all, but Sifiso Mzobe an under 16 captain saved the day.

Lwazi Dlamini

Sbusiso Miya a grade 9 learner proved to be the best goalkeeper, he reminded me of Kaiser Chiefs goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune as he saved dangerous goals from Holy Family boys. Mr Mangiza, their coach has a very strong team especially his number 10 and number 7, they gave my boys a hard time and they have made them realize that a good training is essential.
We have also discovered a young grade 8 goalscorer, Lwazi Dlamini, he is very talented, just good training will take him to places.
This year I have been blessed with Mr Zikalala my colleague who is very supportive, the boys need someone with good knowledge of soccer   however last year 2013 was better as Nhlanhla, the captain assisted them.
I appeal to Hunt Road old boys to come back and help if you are taking a gap year, you can kill your time by coaching the guys. My blog is not for asking for donations but Hunt Road Old Boys you can please assist us with soccer balls,bandages, rubbing stuff and smaller items to keep us going, we do not have a sponsor at the moment.
Our next match will be Hunt Road vs Durban Academy. I will keep you posted and thank you for supporting my blog.

HIV and AIDS IN OUR SCHOOLS

There is another threat in our schools of HIV and AIDS. Educators support the war against HIV and AIDS through education activities and because the learners value their health and have a will to live, we do our best to help them.
New infections on teenagers seem to be on the decline according to statistics. We encourage our learners to abstain from sex until they are mature and financially independent, I know most organisations put an emphasis on the use of condoms, I am not against that idea but they should also be encouraged to make the right choices.
In Kwa- Zulu Natal leaders such as Isilo sama Zulu, King Goodwill Zwelithini play a very important role in encouraging teenagers to abstain from sex. Every year there is Umkhosi Womhlaga in the royal kraal in which teenagers meet with older ladies who work hard to pass on good values to young girls in schools. I really respect " Ungangezwe Lakhe" for the role he is playing.
LOVE LIFE also works with our school to educate our learners about HIV and AIDS although  HIV and sex education exist in school as part of the wider Life Orientation Curriculum it is hindered due to lack of training of teachers and unwillingness of educators and schools to provide this education as some parents feel their children are still young.

HUMAN RIGHTS CELEBRATION IN SOUTH AFRICA

It's Human Rights Day celebration in South Africa today (21 March 2014) it's a public holiday which was officially declared in 1994 following the
inauguration of former president Nelson Mandela.

On this day we remember the tragic Sharpeville massacre however we don't focus on the events of that day but rather on the broader issue of human rights.We celebrate our peaceful transition from apartheid to democracy!!!

This year the national day-off falls on a Friday and what better way to celebrate Mzansi's unique foundation which gives all citizens equal rights and our unique constitution.

 "Suid Afrika is baie mooi met sy blou see en groen gras. Op hierdie dag herdink ons, ons regte" Jammer mense in Suid Afrika praat ons elf tale, that's why our country is called a Rainbow Nation.

HUNT ROAD VS PHAMBILI HIGH

Today we played against Phambili High School, I wanted to keep my promise and achieve the best results, well we really tried but I feel my first team has let me down due to a lack of commitment, however I saw some improvement although the boys lost 2- 0.
Under 17 played very well, the boys worked together as a team thanks to their captains Mxolisi Chamane and Monde Ndelu.  Kwazi 'Shorty' Cele saved us from Phambili by scoring a goal which gave us a 1-1 draw. My boys displayed great talent and discipline.
Phambili High has two strong open teams and I am glad we played against them, the boys are fast and they know what they are doing however we would love to challenge them next season and show them that we are the best.

Luyanda and Lindani believe that they have played very well today and are confident that they will win the league next term and they want to be known as the best players of the season.

HUNT ROAD UNDER 15 and 17 Teams vs Brettenwood High

Today our under 15 and under 17 teams played against Brettenwood High and we had a great time as we were both trying to select the best players and build our soccer teams.
The scores were:

Under 15                                              
Hunt Road   1        Brettenwood  3

Under 17

Hunt Road  3      Brettenwood   2

                     Monde giving some tips to the boys during the half time break.

                                       Under 17 boys during the first half break

Thank you for your support,next Thursday on the  20th of March 2014  we will be playing against Phambili High school and we hope to get better results this time.

HUNT ROAD vs HOLY FAMILY COLLEGE

  Under 14 soccer team played very well against Holy Family College and the final score was 3 -1, I am proud of you boys.

Under 14 during the first half break

                                           Under 14 boys in action

Things didn't really go well for my open team as the final score was 7 - 2 but they are working very hard to improve the skills.

Under 19 boys in action.

FIRST TERM FRIENDLY MATCHES FOR 2014

HUNT ROAD vs BRETTENWOOD HIGH

Hunt Road open team played their first match of the season against Brettenwood High. The first half of the match was tough but things improved during the second half and the final score was 5 - 4. My guys lost but it wasn't that bad.

                             
                                                   HUNT ROAD OPEN TEAM

                                 
                             Sfundo Msomi worked very hard to save us from Brettenwood High.