The Philly’s Games together with DStv officially kicked off the 2023/24 tournament campaign by hosting the draw on Wednesday, 13 December at the Hang Awt restaurant, in Tembisa, the township that has been home of the Games since 1992.
The 32nd edition of the festive games is set to kick off on Wednesday, December 20 and will run until January 2, 2024. Twenty-four (24) kasi teams from across Gauteng will battle it out for the winner’s cheque of R220 000,00 at the conclusion of the final that will take place at the Mehlareng stadium. The runner-up will receive R80 000,00 while the third and fourth-placed teams will receive R30 000,00 and R20 000,00 respectively.
The founder of Philly’s Games, Philly Mathebula said: “What a great achievement it is to reach this milestone; 32 years of changing lives and helping others reach for their dreams while growing and developing this wonderful game. The successful partnership between DStv and Philly’s Games has made it possible for us to provide yet another opportunity for kasi teams to compete for the R220 000 prizemoney and showcase their talent. We are excited to get the 32nd edition of the tournament underway.”
Over the years, the tournament has been attended by thousands of Kasi football fans and football stars alike such as Mamelodi Sundowns’ captain Themba Zwane, AmaZulu FC’s George Maluleka, legends Teko Modise, Katlego Mphela and Happy Jele to name a few.
“As DStv, the home of entertainment and iDiski, our aim is to continue supporting the growth and development of local football," said Tshepiso Sathekge, Sponsorship Senior Manager at MultiChoice SA. "To show our commitment, all the Philly’s Games matches will be shown live on DStv Access (Channel 209 SuperSport Variety 4). The live productions include pre-match build-ups, halftime analysis and post-match interviews from the 20th of December till the second of January 2024.”
“The festive season is more rewarding with DStv as football fans and customers stand a chance to win one of 100 shopping vouchers valued at R5000 if they reconnect or sign up for DStv Access. There is exclusive holiday sport and entertainment content on offer from DStv this December on Access including Shaka Ilembe, Pulse of the Nation, ESPN1 and Playroom for the kids,” he added
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
8 teams have been seeded and 16 are unseeded:
SEEDED
1. Boko Futhi Fc
2. Destroyers Fc
3. Makgaola Fc
4. Isithembiso Fc
5. Ambassadors Fc
6. Rebels Fc
7. One Lion Fc
8. Ama Bee
DATES & VENUES:
20-22 December: Ma7, Ivory Park SuperSport Variety 4 – Channel 209
23, 24 & 26 December: Etafuleni, Ivory Park SuperSport Variety 4 – Channel 209
30, 31 December, 1 January: Phomolong SuperSport Variety 4 – Channel 209
2 January (Final): Mehlareng Stadium SuperSport Variety 4 – Channel 209