Rygersdal Football Club

Have a happy Easter to all those celebrating. Enjoy the long weekend and be safe 🙏 from all at Rygersdal.

PS: Chag Pesach Sameach to our Jewish members and followers ☺

We had a fantastic friendly club day at Bellville City Football Club this past weekend. Everything was so well run and on point - it was fantastic to see the emphasis on the CTTLFA campaign and see how the home side had gone to great efforts to keep a distance between the spectators and the playing field. Certainly a bar set for us and we'll be looking to implement some learnings at our own venue in the weeks and months ahead 💪

We wish all our Muslim members, supporters and their families a blessed Ramadan! 🙏

ASHER, DEARNALEY SET TO BUY PSL CLUB, RELOCATE TO RONDEBOSCH AND NAME MAGIC RYGERSDAL.

In a startling move, local football administrator Justin Asher and former player George Dearnaley have apparently struck a deal to buy a mid-table PSL club and relocate it to the Cape.

Current club Junior Chairman, Luther Muller, is set to be announced as General Manager in the coming days.

The former Amazulu superstar and 1992 NSL Golden Boot winner is no stranger to the local game. He began the Magic Football project some years ago where his club participated in the local ABC Motsepe League. After selling the franchise, allegedly due to feeling he wanted to play rather than coach, he set his sights on a new multi-million Rand sporting complex on the property of Western Province Cricket Club in Rondebosch where he plans to focus on the every growing game in women's football.

Meanwhile, just a few kilometers down the road, Rygersdal Football Club have all the necessary facilities ready to house a professional setup, including a well-mantained cricket pitch which is said to be used as an obstacle to overcome their LFA opposition from time to time.

Having lost out to Saxon Rovers in last year's league chase, Rygersdal's management have set the bar higher than expected. Asher was said to be furious at Allan Roman's side winning the playoffs [for a spot in the Regional Third Division] and wanted "one up" on his rival from Royal Road.

Magic Rygersdal FC is said to be based out of both Rondebosch-based complexes with matches likely to be played at a new 20-000 seater stadium the joint-venture hopes to build on the Rygersdal B-Field, just off Liesbeek Parkway.

It's not yet clear who will play for the club but rumours are rife that we could see Dearnaley upfront for the new outfit while Muller could well captain the side until the squad is settled in the City.

Although there's no clear indication yet how the Asher-Dearnaley consortium will actually afford to buy a Premier Soccer League club, it would seem that a large portion of funds will come from Dearnaley who has already been spotted selling his Amazulu, Hellenic and Seven Stars branded underwear on second-hand clothing websites in a bid to apparently raise the much needed funds.

This is a developing story. Some parts are true except for the parts of the story that are not.

It's our first home friendly of the season as we battle it out against Ubuntu Football on home turf.

Coach Ashraf doesn't forget his foundations as he gives the U12 team some last minute tactical input before their Salt River Blackpool tournament Round of 32 fixture.

It was a valiant effort by our boys, and two young ladies, but unfortunately we were knocked out after a 1-0 loss against Young Bafana Soccer.

At this stage, it's bittersweet, but this team won the hearts of the spectators with a phenomenal performance.

A great start to the Salt River Blackpool tournament for our Under 12s who got off to a flyer with a 5-0 win in their first game. Goodluck and all the best for the upcoming fixtures!

Are you a female footballer keen to showcase your talent and make that dream USA university move a reality? Join us for the Gannon University Women's Soccer talent identification event. Register your attendance at www.rygersdal.co.za/talent

In partnership with The Magic Ladies and Gannon University.

Calling all young aspiring footballers! Let's get down to business!

Senior Open Trials
(first, second & third team)

Tuesday & Thursday
18h30 to 20h00

New and existing players welcome!

SEASON BEGINS
26 MARCH 2022

Last week, we held our first Mini Football Coaching Workshop of the season headed by Ashraf Calvert. Attendees were put through their paces on the field after an educational theory session indoors. These workshops form part of our club's ambitious plan to assist coaches become better at what they do and ultimately help build better players for the future.

Under 7 to Under 11 Mini Football pre-season begins soon so watch this space for times and dates to be announced.

We're excited to announce some exciting changes and formally welcome our Life Member, Dr. Barry Busch, back to the club in the capacity of Director of Junior Football. Read more about our Senior & Junior plans (including pre-season dates) on our website.

⚽ Visit http://rygersdal.co.za/club/?p=1100 for more information.

We're excited to bid farewell to young under 18 player, Michael Williams, who joins the Gauteng-based academy, Stars of Africa Football Academy.

Williams has worked hard for this opportunity and has always impressed on the field, his drive and determination is a true reflection of transforming passion and commitment into excellence.

On behalf of the executive committee and members of Rygersdal, we wish Michael all the best for this next part of his football adventure and can't wait to see where the road ahead takes him.

Training for the first and second team begins on Tuesday 25 January from 18h30. Sessions are usually until +- 8PM and run every Tuesday and Thursday.

The Senior league season officially kicks off on Saturday 26th March 2022.

So proud to see Rygersdal man, Kyle Solomon, excelling with Al Ahly as he claims his first CAF Super Cup gold medal.

Kyle joined Pitso Mosimane at the Egyptian club in October 2021 in the position of Performance Analyst after a successful spell at Orlando Pirates.

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We'll done, Kyle!

Last weekend, our Under 11's took to the field in the De Beers Afc tournament. After an epic final, we finished runners up in the tournament and showed great signs of what's to come next season as these young stars head into the Under 12 competitive format.

Great effort from our team at this weekends @Stanturf Tournament Future talent of U18’s, Reserve Team and First Team players. Eliminated in the Quarters (1-1 FT & 4-3 Penalties)

Last weekend, we had the privilege of playing at the all new Camps Bay Football Club Five-a-Side fields. It was a great morning to be near the beach and play some footy!

Kapstadt Cup 2021

Our young stars from Under 9 to Under 11 had a fantastic time participating in the FC Kapstadt Cup. It was a mixed bag of results this year but our Under 11s put up a strong performance, being knocked out in the semi final by Juventus.

📸: collection from Kapstadt (u11) and Hamiltons (u10) tournament.

A little off-season fun... call or whatsapp 082 847 2644 to secure a spot!
Just a few spaces left so book, book, book!

COKE CUP FINAL
We're preparing hard for this weekend's SAFA Cape Town final with the squad fully focused on the task at hand.

Rygersdal vs Dynamos
15h30
Erica Park

👪 💉 Spectators must be vaccinated and be able to show proof with their ID. Tickets are only available from the SAFA office and not at the gate.

COKE CUP SEMI FINAL
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FIRST TEAM: 2 - 1 win over Woodlands United
UNDER 18: 2 - 1 loss to Hellenic

It was a fantastic day of football at the Westridge Sports Complex yesterday with both our Under 18's and First Team having participated in the biggest amateur cup competition, the SAFA Cape Town Coke Cup.

Although the U18s went into the break with the score at 1 -1, a second half goal from Hellenic saw them go 2 - 1 up and ultimately take control of the game from there. It was definitely an even game for the most part, with both sides having good opportunities to go ahead before the half-time break. Coached by our club's former Under 18 coach, Hellenic's experience likely helped them across the line as they took control of the second half and showed why they make deserving finalists.

The first team took the field with the Woodlands fans watching on in their numbers from the hills. Playing with the strong wind in the first half, we hit the post off a free kick and had a couple more chances go astray. Woodlands pounced on cross into our box as the wind held it up in the air and allowed them to header home the opening goal. Moments before the first half ended, we struck back and equalised. It was a tough start to the second half but we eventually scored to bring the game back into our favour and make it 2-1. Even though we had multiple chances toward the end, the score ended as is.

We're proud of every single player who represented our club in this season's competition; and wish our First Team all the best for the final!

Thanks to our sponsors, Cloudworx, Melomed and LPG!

All eyes this weekend will be on both our Under 18's and First Team as they participate together, for the first time ever, in the Coca-Cola Cup Semi Finals.

Read more: https://www.cttfa.co.za/2021/10/01/cup-semi-finals/

Today saw the final league game for our Under 18s. For a few of them, it'll be the last time they play junior football as they transition to Seniors next season. The squad, who play in the Coke Cup semi final next weekend, have ended the short league format unbeaten with an 8 - 1 win over Edgemead at home this afternoon.

Road to Coke Cup finals tough and uncompromising - Athlone News

The road is paved.... but it's tough and uncompromising.

Road to Coke Cup finals tough and uncompromising - Athlone News Hanover Park’s Mogamat May, left, and Rygersdal’s Thurlow Wood tussle for possession during their sides’ Safa Cape Town Coke Cup quarter-final clash, at the Dunoon sports complex, on Sunday. Rygersdal won. If the potholed, water-filled streets leading to the Dunoon Sports complex, near Killarn...

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The First Team beat Hanover Park on penalties after a difficult game which ended 0-0. They now join our Under 18s in the Semi Final of the SAFA Cape Town .

What a win! Our Under 18s are through to the SAFA Cape Town semi final after a 1-0 win this morning in Du Noon and will face Hellenic next weekend, with the winner progressing to the Coke Cup Final!

The Under 18s are hard at work preparing for Sunday's big quarter final against Du Noon.

Photos: @karlronnie

What a weekend! An impressive 2-1 win saw our Under 18 side through to the quarter-finals of the SAFA Cape Town while our First Team won 6-1 in their fixture against South End FC. This is the first time we've had both Under 18 & Seniors in the Quarter-Finals of the Coca-Cola Amateur Cup and all eyes will be on both sides next weekend as they hope to book a spot in the competition's semi-final.

It's the SAFA Cape Town this weekend and we continue our charge with both Under 18 and First Team sides into the Round of 16. Good luck to all our lads and we hope to see them in the Quarter Finals next weekend!