Mbombela United to represent Mpumalanga Province

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It has been officiated and declared by SAFA that Mbombela United will represent Mpumalanga Province in the National Play Offs to be held in Kimberley from 20-26 of next month. After a very long and extremely hard season for the ABC Motsepe 2014/15 champions things finally went their way despite the logged complaints/cases that the Nkomazi rivals and their biggest competitor of all times Phiva Young Stars had against them. The declaration by SAFA means Tingwenyama will converge with the other eight provinces to battle for the NFD promotion and R1million price at stake.

This will be United’s second time in the play offs after being knocked off early in 2012/13 season however the boys show much enthusiasm this time and how badly they need this promotion. Sikhumbuzo Matsebula the chairmen always emphasize that this is the initial stage and the team still has a lot to do, he also admitted that during their first time they were clueless and didn’t know the level of football they should expect or play, “we thought we were the better team, playing the greatest football and we had it all under control but then reality brought us to life, it was difficult and we couldn’t take it however we are now prepared” he said.

United made it through after finishing beautifully with 71 points living behind Phiva with 8 points gap. The team promise nothing but victory and NFD promotion to its supports. United is ready to walk the very same path as Sivutsa Stars now called Royal Eagle. This is not just a competition on the outside but inside too as every player wants to be part of the play offs squad because it is no doubt that this is the greatest opportunity to show case talent and also to be signed by bigger teams. Isaac “nana” Nhlapo was overwhelmed as he commented on social media “this is my first time winning a league title and am very happy we have worked hard”. They boys now await the 20^th and can’t wait for this experience especially those who are going there for first time.