Mudagasi triumphs at the LALIGA Madrid Derby Fan Fest

Shaka Stadium in Soshanguve was the place to be this past weekend as the best Kasi football sides clashed in a winner takes all tournament at the LALIGA Madrid Derby Fan Fest.

This was the first LALIGA Fan Fest of the season and featured a viewing of the blockbuster fixture: Atlético de Madrid v Real Madrid with stars such as Vini Jr, Julián Álvarez and Kylian Mbappé on show and saw the Rojiblancos emerge 5-2 victors to claim the bragging rights in the Spanish capital.

Mudagasi FC walked away with a cool R100 000 after defeating Skepe Nketole FC 1-0 in a tense and tricky final match characterised by team effort, incredible skill and top-notch entertainment for the capacity crowd in attendance.

Individual award winners:

Player of the Tournament (MVP) – Siphelele Sangweni (Mudagasi FC)

Top Goal Scorer (Pichichi) – Laudy Mukaba (Mudagasi FC)

Goalkeeper of the Tournament – Rorisang Mpoza (Skepe Nketole FC)

“This was an incredible display of the partnerships that we undertake through our The Power of Our Fútbol initiative which celebrates football’s ability to bring communities together through rivalry, culture, and entertainment. Not only were we able to share the world class Madrid Derby with the football loving community of Soshanguve but were also treated to the best that kasi football talent on offer in the country…Diski Ya Rona met fútbol arte spectacularly” added Trésor Penku, Managing Director of LALIGA Africa.

Held in conjunction with Shaka Sports, the day not only featured incredible diski flavour on the pitch but also included fan engagement giveaways, with SportyBet-branded merchandise adding to the excitement and fan pride. A halftime performance by rapper 25K also elevated the experience for attendees.

“Our partnership with LALIGA not only enabled us to showcase our undoubted football talent but also brought the community together to celebrate the biggest football stars on the planet in a Madrid Derby for the ages. Congratulations to Mudagasi for winning the tournament, they thoroughly deserved their title”, concluded Tshepo Letjane, Shaka Sports President.

Tournament Results

Semi Finals

Cry Eleven FC 0 (1) v Skepe Nketole FC 0 (3) penalties

Rinkase 1 (4) v Mudagasi 1 (5) penalties

Final

Skepe Nketole FC 0 v Mudagasi 1