DStv eKasi Champ of Champs returns on Youth Day
The 2023 edition of DStv eKasi Champ of Champs tournament was officially launched in Soweto on Tuesday, 6 June. The kasi tournament that is now in its second edition will see 8 of the best teams, battle it out to determine Bosso ke Mang in the province between 16 June and 2 July.
DStv have partnered with tournament founders, Phyllis Games, for a celebration of pure essence of Mzansi football through this three-week-long DStv eKasi Champ of Champs tournament. The tournament will be played at the KwaMahlobo grounds in Meadowlands, Moletsane Sports Complex in Moletsane with the final to be staged at the Dobsonville Stadium.
The DStv eKasi Champ of Champs which brings flair, skill and flamboyance in abundance, had all the champions from east, north, west, south and central Gauteng regions play in 5 qualifier tournaments with 8 teams per tournament from the surrounding townships.
The champions from these 5 tournaments qualified for the 2023 DStv eKasi Champ of Champs tournament together with three invitational champions from outside Gauteng – Ramokoka United (North West), Ramatlaohle FC (Limpopo) and Phaphama FC (Mpumalanga).
The tournament will use a plate and cup competition format to determine winners. Teams will play in a round-robin and group winners and runners-up will play for the main prize of R250 000 (Cup). The bottom two teams in both groups will play for R70 000 (Plate section).
Prize Money Split:
Cup
1st Prize: R250 000
2nd Prize: R75 000
3rd Prize: R10 000
4th Prize: R5 000
Plate
1st Prize: R70 000
2nd Prize: R25 000
3rd Prize: R10 000
4th Prize: R5 000
Group A:
Free Agent FC
Covid-19 FC
Ramokoka United
Ramatlaohle FC
Group B:
Soweto Super United FC
Black Poison FC
Swidi Wodwa FC
Phaphama FC
Opening Day Fixtures, 16 June: Kwa Mahlobo Grounds, Meadowlands
11am: Free Agent vs Covid-19 FC
1pm: Ramatlahohle FC vs Ramokoka United
3pm: Black Poison FC vs Swidi Wodwa FC
Saturday, 17 June
1pm: Phaphama FC vs Soweto Super United