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Grannies International Football Tournament 2025
South African philanthropist and community leader from Nkowankowa in Tzaneen, Limpopo, Rebecca Ntsanwisi’s work in women’s soccer over the years is receiving international recognition.
Ntsanwisi is known for organising elderly women’s soccer tournaments in her hometown for many years. Recently her annual tournament of Vhakeghula – Vhakekhugula has attracted participation from international women’s soccer teams.
Popularly known as Beka Ntsan’wisi, she has been nominated in the CAF Female Outstanding Performer category.
The African Coaches Connect Awards are set to take place in Morocco on 28 December during the CAF Cup of Nations.
Ntsanwisi says she has never imagined that her football team for grannies, Vakhegula-Vakhengula, would take her onto the international stage.
The African Coaches Connect Awards seeks to honour, celebrate, and unite football coaches across the continent. Ntsan’wisi says she is proud to be recognised in a male-dominated sport…
“I am so excited. I didn’t expect this. Remember, I am the first in the world to host the Grannies International Football Tournament. It means a lot. I didn’t expect this. And going to Morocco, and when I come back, I know that my community will be celebrating. And I know I am told that one street in Nkowa-Nkowa will be closed just to celebrate my award.” – Reporting by Nsuku Shiluvana
