Eastern Cape Hosts Inaugural Home of Legends Cup

The Home of Legends Cup 2024 kicked off at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on 16 November.

It was a showcase of African arts, culture and sport, with a primary focus on football. MEC for the Department of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Sibulele Ngongo, spoke on the significance of having a tournament of this calibre on Eastern Cape soil. “A legendary cup like the Home of Legends Cup is long overdue in the Eastern Cape. To have such high-profile teams, with a remarkable history and huge following competing in our province will have great impact on the Eastern Cape. The impact will have a ripple effect in sport development, tourism, sport activism and hospitality sector. To say we are excited to host this inaugural cup is an understatement,” said Ngongo.

The tournament saw football giants, Chippa United FC, Mamelodi Sundowns FC, Kaizer Chiefs FC and Lamontville Golden Arrows FC competing in the fixtures. Kaizer Chiefs secured an impressive win over Mamelodi Sundowns during the penalties.