Edgar Legoale Festive Soccer Tournament 2025: Key Deadlines Announced for Team Affiliation and Selection
The Edgar Legoale Foundation has unveiled exciting details for the 2025 Edgar Legoale Knockout Festive Soccer Tournament, set to bring communities together in a celebration of talent, unity, and youth empowerment. This year’s event, running from 13 to 21 December 2025 at Mandela Sports Ground in Tumahole, Parys, Free State, promises fierce competition among 32 selected teams vying for a R100,000 prize pool.
With a focus on developing young soccer stars and tackling social issues like gender-based violence (GBV), the tournament invites teams to affiliate by the closing date of 25 November 2025. Foundation manager Nthabiseng Molejane urged teams to act fast, saying: “The Edgar Legoale Knockout Festive Soccer Tournament 2025 is around the corner. Here are the key dates you need to know: Team affiliation (FREE!) closes: 25 November 2025; 32 Teams Selection: 27 November 2025; Tournament Draw: 06 December 2025. Make sure your team is ready and don’t miss the deadlines.”
This annual highlight, powered by Central News and sponsored by Unplayable and Nzunga Music, builds on the success of previous editions, including the Easter tournament earlier this year. As entries pour in, the foundation emphasises its role in uplifting youth through sport, creating opportunities for growth while addressing community challenges.
Background on the Edgar Legoale Foundation
The Edgar Legoale Foundation, based in Tumahole, Parys, stands as a pillar of hope for young people in South Africa. Founded by activist, media consultant, and PR strategist Edgar Legoale – who serves as its Chief Servant – the organisation dedicates itself to empowering youth through sports, education, and social programmes. It operates under the umbrella of initiatives that promote dignity, humanity, and community development, particularly in areas facing high unemployment and social issues.
Legoale, known for his work in crisis communications and activism, has steered the foundation towards projects that defend children’s rights and foster positive change. The foundation runs various efforts, including writing a book on the 1984 Tumahole rent boycott to preserve local history. Through events like the festive soccer tournament, it aims to build skills, boost confidence, and combat problems like GBV, which affects many in rural and township settings.
The foundation’s commitment goes beyond sports; it offers bursaries, like the recent one to Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula, showing its belief that education is key to leadership and progress. In Parys, a town known for its scenic beauty and community spirit, the foundation’s work helps bridge gaps, providing platforms for young talents to shine.
Tournament Overview and Prize Structure
The Edgar Legoale Knockout Festive Soccer Tournament 2025 is more than just games – it’s a platform for pure kasi football, passion, and community bonding. Open to 32 teams, it features knockout matches that test skill, teamwork, and endurance on the dusty fields of Mandela Sports Ground, near Boitlamo Secondary School in Tumahole.
This year’s R100,000 prize pool is a major draw, aimed at rewarding top performers while encouraging participation from local clubs. The event will be live-streamed on all digital platforms, allowing fans across South Africa to follow the action. With DJ Pots as tournament manager and Blessing as assistant, teams can expect smooth organisation and a festive atmosphere complete with music, food stalls, and family fun.
The tournament continues the foundation’s tradition of blending sport with social good. Past editions, like the 2024 festive and 2025 Easter tournaments, drew crowds with thrilling matches and community outreach, helping to scout talent and promote anti-GBV messages.
Key Dates and Deadlines: Don’t Miss Out
To join the excitement, teams must meet these crucial deadlines:
- Closing Date for Team Affiliation: 25 November 2025. Affiliation is free, making it easy for local squads to enter. Teams need to submit forms to secure a spot.
- 32 Teams Selection: 27 November 2025. From all affiliates, 32 teams will be chosen based on criteria like readiness and community representation.
- Tournament Draw: 6 December 2025. This event will set the brackets, building anticipation for the matches.
The tournament itself kicks off on 13 December 2025 and runs until 21 December 2025, giving players a chance to showcase their skills over nine action-packed days.
How to Participate and Contact Details
Interested teams can get affiliation forms by contacting: - Tournament Manager DJ Pots at 078 466 2089 (available on WhatsApp) or email soccer@edgarlegoale.com.
- Foundation Manager Nthabiseng Molejane at 082 287 2290 (available on WhatsApp) or email nthabiseng@edgarlegoale.com.
Bring your camp chair, cooler box, and braai stand – the event encourages a family-friendly vibe with space for supporters to enjoy the games. For sponsorship opportunities or more info, visit www.edgarlegoale.com or follow @edgarlegoalefoundation on Instagram and Facebook.
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