Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha has congratulated Nedbank Cup victors, Tshakuma Tsha Madvivhandila (TTM) football club.
TTM clinched the trophy after defeating Chippa United one-nil in Bloemfontein on Saturday evening.
We would like to thank Mr Sello,the President of TTM and his management for taking over and making immediate positive changes in the club.Our technical staff for the amazing job they have done with the players.Our players for their exceptional hard work and you our supporters!! pic.twitter.com/BaOYT1cJiG
— TTM-FC Official Page (@TTM_Original) May 9, 2021
The Premier’s spokesperson Willy Mosoma says the premier sees the win as an opportunity to inspire the youth.
“Premier Mathabatha says the road to the final was not an easy road for TTM, as the club had to face a formidable and well-resourced club. Premier Mathabatha saluted the team, the technical staff and management for bringing the Nedbank Cup trophy to Limpopo. Premier Mathabatha says the victory will go a long way in inspiring young stars in the province to aim for the stars and achieve their various field particularly in the field of sports.”
TTM makes history
TTM made history by winning their first-ever major trophy.
Tshakhuma started the stronger of the two teams, with the likes of Thabo Rakhale, Celimpilo Ngema and Thabo Mnyamane seeing plenty of the ball and forcing Chippa onto the back foot in the early minutes.
The team will compete in the CAF Confederation Cup next season.
The Eastern Cape side gradually settled into a rhythm and began to establish themselves in the game. But TTM then claimed the lead in the 27th minute.
Ndabayithethwa Ndlondo tried his luck from long range and saw his effort deflect off the head of defender Frederic Nsabiyumva to wrong-foot goalkeeper Ismail Watenga and find the back of the net.