Interview with Adele Sahldana from Bothasig AFC

 

BOTHASIG AFC

 

Backchat was joined by Adele Sahldana who told us more about Bothasig AFC. As part of their 50th anniversary, Bothasig AFC hosted their second Back2Basics mini tournament. The juniors tournament hosted 16 teams of under-7s to under-9s. The tournament took a break due to the Covid-19 pandemic after hosting their first tournament back in 2019.

 

Bothasig Club Secretary and event organiser Adele Saldanha whom we were speaking to, said this year they asked their participating clubs to take along items that would be donated to the needy. The club was established in 1972 by a committee led by George Clifton and turns 50 years old this year. 

 In 1973, a strong soccer supporter, granted the club playing fields in De Boerin Street.  The surrounding neighbours allowed the club to make use of their hosepipes and water to maintain the grass, which led to a greater sense of community. The club has just over 350 members, which includes 7 senior teams and junior teams in every age group ranging from under 7 to under 18’s.   

Adele said she pushes anyone to be strong or start their own change in their communities. Bothasig is a semi-orientated club, and she says that “anyone who comes down and enjoys a game will feel the vibe”.

PRODUCER: JAMIE-LEE FREDERICKS

PRESENTER: THOMAS CEDRICK