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Lions host 4th Momentum eKasi Challenge in Soweto

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Channel: Cricket South Africa · 2016 · Sports

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The 4th edition of the Momentum eKasi Challenge heads back to Soweto this year.  The action will take place on Wednesday 07 September at the Soweto Cricket Oval in Elkah from 09:30. This year’s hosts, the bizhub Highveld Lions, will be defending their impressive track record of three consecutive eKasi wins at Head Coach Geoffrey Toyana’s home-ground. Traditionally used as a pre-season warm up match, these keen and close rivals will make sure they show up to highlight the very best of their skills and talent to inspire youngsters and enthral new fans.  The intention of the challenge is to take the excitement of professional cricket to new audiences so the matches alternate between hosts and venues.  And with a 3-0 track record there is definitely plenty on the line for both the Lions and the Titans. As in previous years the host team and sponsors Momentum use the occasion as a chance to engage with the local community.  This year the Lions team will be hosting a series of meet and greet opportunities with fans in Soweto.  Players from both the Lions and the Titans will tour Soweto in an open top Big Red bus on Friday 26 September 2016 to meet fans and promote the match. At the heart of the Momentum eKasi Challenge is the goal of developing cricket at a grassroots level and using sport as a nation-builder and a metaphor for life-skills and positive empowerment in our communities.  Inspiring youngsters to see cricket as an option is part of the process of creating and finding new pools of talent.  Each year Momentum, the Lions and the Titans have contributed to the improvement of local grounds, facilities like clubhouses and skills development of local administrators.To further show their commitment to development in cricket, the Lions will be running a coaching session for promising local scholars who form part of the established Gauteng Cricket Board’s Development Programme.  The programme identifies talented cricket players and feeds them into a structured development programme that is able to nurture talent and improve skills.  Momentum’s sponsorship of the eKasi Challenge means that entrance on match day is free and everyone is welcome.  Entry is only with a ticket: free tickets are available from the Soweto Cricket Club.  More than 800 local school children will attend as special guests for the match.  Pick n Pay have come on board and will be donating lunches for the children and providing heathy fare for the players and other invited guests on the day. The match starts at 09:30 and gates will be open from 09h00.  Bring your family, friends, neighbours and enjoy the day.  The Match will also be televised live on SuperSport.

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