Despite losing in the semi-finals, the Mbombela Senior Citizens Football Club, dubbed the Mbombela Gogos, showcased some football skills at the 2025 Grannies International Football Tournament.

This team reached the semi-finals of the tourney held at Nkowankowa Stadium in Tzaneen in Limpopo from April 3 to 5.

They played against the grannies from France, called the Le Zamies Foot, on April 4 and led the first half with three goals to two.

The Mbombela Gogos’ fortunes turned around and the French ladies managed to secure two more goals in the second half, leading them to a win and qualify for the final.

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The Mpumalanga premier, Mandla Ndlovu, did not miss any action of this tourney and showed his support to the South African elderly clubs that participated, such as the Glory Gogos and Vuka Soweto.

“Congratulations to the Mbombela Gogos for reaching the semi-finals of the Grannies International Football Tournament 2025. Well done to all teams that took part. We are proud of you,” Ndlovu said on his official Facebook page.