The Siphiwe Tshabalala Foundation Soccer Tournament is scheduled to be held from Saturday, 24 June to Sunday, 16 July at the Kgotso Sports grounds in Phiri, Soweto.

The tournament is open to teams from provinces across South Africa, both male and female between the ages of 15 and 20. The event aims to provide a platform for players to showcase their talent.

According to the tournament, 1 800+ aspiring soccer stars are expected to participate and will not only be competing for the title in their age groups but will also be looking to secure one of the six guaranteed spots at the SuperSport United Academy.

FUTURELIFE® says that as part of the sponsorship, it will feed every player from all participating soccer teams throughout the tournament, ensuring they receive balanced nutrition with nutrients and functional ingredients to support their immune system and help them to perform at their best.

Furthermore, it will also have a nutrition expert at the tournament who will offer advice and guidance on proper nutrition and its impact on everyday health and sports performance, further emphasising the brand's commitment to the overall health and well-being of the participants.

Tshabalala says, "With FUTURELIFE® by our side, we can make a positive impact on the lives of young South Africans, both on and off the field. Since its inception in 2013, the Siphiwe Tshabalala Foundation Tournament will not only showcase South Africa's extraordinary soccer talent but will also promote the holistic development of young athletes. The inclusion of dieticians and nutritional support from FUTURELIFE® is a game changer for us."

Mark Bunn, FUTURELIFE®'s managing director, says that the decision to partner with Siphiwe Tshabalala and his foundation was an easy one to make.

"We both share a deep passion for making a lasting impact on the youth of South Africa. Through the powerful combination of Siphiwe Tshabalala's passion and impact on the future stars of soccer and FUTURELIFE®'s Smart Nutrition expertise, we are confident that together we can make a tangible and transformative impact on our aspiring players," adds Bunn.

SuperSport Schools, the broadcaster committed to providing future stars with exposure and the platform to be seen, have agreed to bring the final week's games of the Siphiwe Tshabalala Foundation Soccer Tournament to a wider audience.

Through the SuperSport Schools App, viewers will have access to live coverage, replays and commentary. In addition, the finals take place on Saturday, 15 July and Sunday, 16 July. Both days will be broadcast live on DTSV channel 216.

"We are very grateful to SuperSport Schools for their commitment to promoting grassroots sports and shining a spotlight on the remarkable young talent that is bound to emerge from this tournament," concludes Tshabalala.

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