IBL honoured the winners of different streams playing under the IBL – SAFA promotional league. The event was held at Dr Rantlai Petrus Molemela Stadium on 11 June 2022 with nearly 600 guests including teams and winners from each stream. In attendance were top achievers in each category, guests of honour including representatives from Mathaithai FC that were honoured for representing the Free State in the Nedbank Cup.
Winners who received IBL branded soccer kits, soccer balls, medals & trophies were:
Under 13
Grassland Ravens from Bloemfontein
Newcastle FC from Botshabelo
Golden Young Stars from Thaba Nchu
Under 15
Giant Killers from Bloemfontein
Golden Young Stars from Thaba Nchu
Newcastle FC from Botshabelo
Raising Stars from Dewesdorp
Super Eagles from Wepener
Under17
Revival FC from Bloemfontein
Power Landers FC from Thaba Nchu
Newcastle FC from Botshabelo
Raising Stars from Dewesdorp
Super Eagles from Wepener
IBL Women Soccer League
Inter-Madrid Ladies from Bloemfontein
Moroka Ladies from Thaba Nchu
Lazio FC from Botshabelo
IBL Promotion League
Real Angels from Thaba Nchu
The Rock FC from Botshabelo
Super Lions from Bloemfontein
Seven Stars from Dewesdorp
Unstoppable FC from Wepener
Unstoppable FC and Super Lions were both promoted to Mangaung Regional League (Formerly known as SAB League) after winning Promotional Play Offs.
Speaking on behalf of IBL Mr. Vuyo Ondala (IBL Stakeholder Relations Manager) confirmed the company’s commitment to youth development through sport despite financial constraints faced by the company due to high fuel prices and associated costs.
“We recognize that teams playing under the IBL League do not have financial muscle to provide their own transport and other technical needs, hence IBL provides the teams with free travel in between their games and technical assistance through our partnership with SAFA”.
