South African Homeless World Cup Team into the Norway Top 8
Our National Team in Norway before their first game and victory over the Czech Republic at this year's Homeless World Cup in Oslo, Norway. Celebrating the spirit of free play.
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IT'S ALL ABOUT LOVE AND SUPPORT THE HOMELESS WORLD CUP OPENING CEREMONY WALK.
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Match Day 1!
In their first match of the tournament, the South African team, competing in Group A, delivered a dominant performance against the Czech Republic.
The final score was a resounding 12-0 victory for South Africa.
Thrilling first day in Norway! Win over the Czech Republic 12-0 on Match Day 1.
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The remarkable eight and the team in Norway!
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Bly and his teammates in Norway! Aug 23rd
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Welcome to Match Day 2!
Follow the South African Homeless World Cup Team as they take on Norway at 17:20.
Stay tuned for live updates, photos, and comments from the team.
Coach Bobo all smiles, do us proud in Norway
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They sing the tune of our Mother Africa. Today's performance against Norway featured a fast-paced first half, showcasing the team's sheer strength.
Going into the second half, 7-1 with a suitable climate, seemed like the fatigue from two days of travel may have kicked in, with a stop in Doha.
Experiencing two different worlds, and their resilience was present today. We play Greece tomorrow!
South Africa 8 - Norway 3
End of Matchday 2.
Footage from Match Day 2 below!
South Africa and Norway celebrate together after a lovely match in Oslo.
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With a sound victory over the hosting nation, Norway. A lovely quality game in the first half!
Let's take tomorrow's double vs Greece at 15:00 & Brazil at 19:00.
Live on YouTube, pitch 2 and 1 respectively.
Second in the group with two games tomorrow against Greece and Brazil
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Welcome to Match Day 3!
Today's Fixtures:
South Africa vs Greece - 15:00
South Africa 9 - Greece 1
Brazil vs South Africa - 19:00
South Africa 3 - Brazil 6
Waka Waka!
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Day 3 of the Homeless World Cup in Oslo, Norway.
The South African team was proudly awarded the coveted Fair Play Award on Day 3, recognizing the spirit of Ubuntu and fair play demonstrated by the team after the tight 6-3 defeat to Brazil on the 3rd evening.
Our true essence embodies the beautiful game.
"It's about more than just winning or losing on the pitch," comments Team coach, Bongani "Bobo" Matheso.
"The Fair Play award is judged by a panel of referees and tournament officials who closely observe teams for their conduct, fair play, and adherence to the spirit of the game." - HWC Spokesperson
Today was a victory that will be felt throughout the tournament.
Bring home the Fairplay Team of the Day! Celebrating the SPIRIT of FREE PLAY
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Strikers up front on the pitch, brothers in love and nity for life. A game to define.
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A comfortable win over Greece, with another slick first half, scoring eight goals, as the remarkable eight came out with a stunning 9-1 victory.
Follow Matchday 3 live here as we take on Bulgaria at 13:20 and Finland at 17:00.
SOUTH AFRICA 7 - BULGARIA 3
Great attacking performance.
We lead up to our game against Finland live at 17:00
Another win for the boys in Norway vs Bulgaria!
South Africa plays Finland at 17:00 on Pitch 2.
Another one! The boys rocked it out vs Finland, winning 11-3. And that concludes a lovely 3rd day of a wonderful, most beautiful game.
Matchday 4
With two games that tested our mentality,
we delivered two solid performances, we gave a taste of flair play, skill, speed, physicality, and our love for this week's crucial matches.
First win over Balgaria, passing was precise, finishing needing a little more fine tuning. Overall strong game.
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As expected, matches are getting tighter and more competitive, with teams adjusting to new opponents and fighting for position in their respective Trophy tiers. Today’s results offer an early glimpse into how the second stage might unfold, with plenty still to play for in the days ahead.
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The start of the second stage begins with teams being reshuffled according to their performance in the first phase of games.
Top of Group D ahead of tomorrow!
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Mindset is "happy, but we remain humble," - Coach Bobo tells IOL.
South Africa beat Bosnia 2-0 in the second stage group.
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Team SA is now top of the Group D table after beating Bulgaria and Finland in the first stage, progressing to the second.
End of Match Day 4
MATCHDAY 5!
We take on Bosnia later today at 15:00.
The South African team, with Bly airborne, stands together in a line on the pitch These players, who had a send-off event in Cape Town before their departure, represent the hope and resilience of their communities.
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Hear what Coach Bobo had to say before today's victory.
"I had a chat with the boys today about Bosnia; they told me they were willing to die for one another."
"I have had to take a lot of time to reflect on this year's tournament, and just seeing the boys on the pitch, it's my dream come true." - Coach Bobo to IOL.
Final Score: South Africa 8 - Bosnia 4
These are the standings heading into the final day of Stage 2. After today, it’s knockout time!
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End of Match Day 5.
Day 6 in Oslo!
Welcome to the Knockout Stages
South Africa wins its 7th game of the tournament so far, beating Poland 8-1.
Our second fixture kicks off at 15:40 as we face Costa Rica.
Today's first game for the remarkable eight! A lovely start to the knockout stages!
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