Delmas – On Saturday, 11 October 2025, Barcelona FC claimed a R2,000 cash prize in a Top Four tournament held at Gomasakho Sports Ground.
Barcelona FC, the proud hosts, claimed the prize after a stunning 4-2 comeback victory over Abracadabra FC in the final. The win not only brought glory to the home side but also showed their readiness for the upcoming SAB League season.
Head Coach Bafana “Mjwaro” Dhlomo said his ambitions for Barcelona FC go far beyond local tournaments. “My wish is to see this team in the Motsepe League one day and to see our players progress to professional football. With support from our community that dream can become reality.”
The tournament began with two fiercely contested semifinals. Barcelona FC edged Young Guns 5-4 on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw, while Abracadabra FC advanced comfortably with a 3-0 win over Delpark United. The stage was set for an electrifying final between the hosts and the visitors.
Barcelona found themselves trailing 2-1 at halftime, but a spirited team talk from Dhlomo sparked a powerful response. Led by standout forward Sphiwe “Fidosi” Mgidi who netted a brace, Barcelona stormed back to secure the 4–2 victory, with additional goals from Ncobi Ndlovu and Tshepo “Khanari” Sibiya.
Dhlomo also praised the tournament’s value for his team’s development. “We’ll use the money to support the team as we head into the SAB League since we don’t have sponsors yet. I’m doing my best from my own pocket because I love football, but we’d appreciate any help from supporters.”
Despite their loss, Abracadabra FC’s assistant coach Sabata Mosala, remained proud of his side’s overall performance and resilience.
“My team was on a good standard for the day. We managed to score five goals in the tournament but fatigue caught up with us in the final,” said Mosala. “We allowed Barcelona too much space on the wings, and they punished us. We need to work on defending crosses better and improving our stamina.”
