FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | MEDIA STATEMENT | EDGAR LEGOALE FOUNDATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FREE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PRESENTS TUMAHOLE HIGH SCHOOLS TOURNAMENT 2025 | 04 APRIL 2025

“Keeping Youth Focused, One Goal At A Time”

The Edgar Legoale Foundation (ELF) is thrilled to announce the Tumahole High Schools Tournament 2025, a premier school sports event to foster youth development and promote a drug-free community through football. This tournament is part of the Edgar Legoale Soccer Schools Programme (ELSSP) and a key build-up event to the broader Edgar Legoale Easter Knockout Soccer Tournament 2025, reinforcing ELF’s commitment to using sport as a tool for social change.

Tournament Details:

• Date: Saturday, 12 April 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM
• Venue: Tumahole Sports Ground (Next to Fezile Dabi Stadium)

Participating Schools:

1. Phehellang Secondary School
2. Boitlamo Secondary School
3. Yakhisizwe Secondary School
4. Barnard Molokoane Comprehensive School
5. Schonkenville Intermediate School

What’s at Stake?

The winning school will receive R10,000 from the Edgar Legoale Foundation to launch a drug awareness campaign within their school, reinforcing our mission to keep young people engaged in positive activities. Additionally, the victorious school will earn the right to face off against the Tumahole Teachers Football Club (TTFC) in a curtain-raiser match before the final game on 21 April 2025 during the prestigious Edgar Legoale Easter Knockout Soccer Tournament 2025. TTFC will also receive R10,000 to implement a drug awareness campaign in schools.

A Pillar of the ELSSP and the Edgar Legoale Easter Knockout Soccer Tournament 2025

The Tumahole High Schools Tournament is an integral part of the Edgar Legoale Soccer Schools Programme (ELSSP), which was established to provide a structured platform for young footballers to showcase their talent, develop their skills, and receive mentorship from seasoned players and coaches. Through ELSSP, the foundation nurtures sporting excellence and instills core values of discipline, teamwork, and resilience among learners.

Furthermore, this event serves as an essential precursor to the highly anticipated 7th annual Edgar Legoale Easter Knockout Soccer Tournament 2025, where teams from the Free State and across the country come together to compete at a higher level. By linking the Tumahole High Schools Tournament to this broader initiative, ELF ensures a continuous pipeline for youth development, giving young players the exposure and opportunities they deserve.

Tournament Details:

• Dates: 18 – 21 April 2025
• Venue: Mandela Sports Ground
• Teams: 16 teams battling for a total prize pool of R65,000
• Theme: “SAY NO TO DRUGS, YES TO GOALS!”

Building a Drug-Free Community Through Sport

The Edgar Legoale Foundation remains steadfast in its mission to keep youth focused, one goal at a time. Recognising the impact of substance abuse on young people, the foundation has made it a priority to integrate anti-drug campaigns within its sporting initiatives. By engaging students in competitive sports and rewarding schools for their commitment to drug awareness, ELF seeks to create a safe, healthy, and thriving community.

ELSSP Launch Success

On 29 March 2025, ELF successfully launched the Edgar Legoale Soccer Schools Programme (ELSSP) at Phehellang Secondary School, bringing together the five Tumahole High Schools, the Free State Department of Education, the South African Police Service, Free State Care in Action, and the Tumahole Teachers Football Club. This event set the foundation for a strong and impactful programme aimed at uplifting youth through structured sporting initiatives.

Join Us & Support Local Talent!

The Tumahole community is invited to come and witness the passion, skill, and determination of young footballers as they compete for glory. Let’s rally behind our schools and use sport as a powerful tool to inspire change!

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For media enquiries, interviews, and more information on the Edgar Legoale Foundation, contact:

• Nthabiseng Molejane (Manager)
  +27 82 287 2290 (WhatsApp/Call)
  nthabiseng@edgarlegoale.com

For ELF Easter Soccer Tournament enquiries:

• Dj Pots (Tournament Manager)
  +27 78 466 2089 (WhatsApp/Call)
• Blessing Maphisa (Assistant Tournament Manager)
  +27 76 649 1472 (WhatsApp) or +27 67 303 8688

Email: soccer@edgarlegoale.com
Website: www.edgarlegoale.com

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• Facebook: @elksc | @edgarlegoalefoundation
• Twitter: @edgarlegoalef
• Instagram: @edgarlegoalefoundation

This event is hosted in partnership with the Free State Department of Education.

Issued by: Edgar Legoale Foundation
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