Philly’s Games Day 4 Delivers Drama and Last-16 Qualifiers

Tuesday, 23 December 2025 marked Day 4 of Philly’s Games 2025, with kick-off at 10:00 at Mongameli Park, Etafuleni, Tembisa. With places in the Last 16 on the line, the day delivered do-or-die football, penalty shoot-outs, standout individual performances, and unforgettable moments for fans.

Day 4 Match Results

Game 1: Rinkase 11 FC vs Shaka United FC
Shaka United entered the day trailing 2–0 from the first leg and needed a big response.
Half-Time: Rinkase 11 FC 2–1 Shaka United FC (Aggregate 4–1)
Full-Time: Rinkase 11 FC 2–1 Shaka United FC
Aggregate: 4–1
Rinkase 11 FC sealed qualification with a composed performance.
Game 2: Abarondoli FC vs Futhi Futhi FC
Half-Time: 0–0
Full-Time: Abarondoli FC 1–0 Futhi Futhi FC
Aggregate: 2–0
Abarondoli FC edged through with discipline and determination.
Game 3: Phaphama FC vs Sunrise FC
Phaphama FC continued their relentless form.
Full-Time: Phaphama FC 2–0 Sunrise FC
Aggregate: 4–0
Phaphama FC march on to the Last 16, where they will face Isithembiso FC. Phaphama did not come to play.
Game 4: Legends Café FC vs Mogodumo United
Half-Time: Legends Café FC 0–1 Mogodumo United (Aggregate 2–2)
A missed penalty by Mogodumo proved costly.
Full-Time: Legends Café FC 0–1 Mogodumo United
Aggregate: 2–2
Penalties: Legends Café FC win 5–4
Result: End of the road for Mogodumo United, as Legends Café FC advance to face Destroyers FC in the Last 16.

Stars, Goals & Golden Boots

Adding to the occasion, Mpho “Bibo” Makola, former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates FC star, was spotted at Philly’s Games, encouraging fans to attend and support the tournament.

Meanwhile, the race for the Golden Boot is heating up.
👑 Lehlohonolo “Fariki” Morobi is the man in form:

A brace in the first leg
A brace in the second leg
4 goals total – top of the pile

Who’s going to stop him?

Daily Draw Winners

The festive giveaways continued with exciting prizes:

Tumelo Madiba (Entry #538) won a mini braai stand, courtesy of The Ninety8Degree Group.
Xolani Djanti (Entry #739), Lesiba Makwatlo (Entry #194) and Tshepo Shanki (Entry #562) each won a King Price Insurance lunch box bag and a free doctor’s consultation voucher from TruMD.

Congratulations to all the winners, with more draws still to come.

Fixtures – Wednesday, 24 December 2025

Venue: Mongameli Park, Etafuleni, Tembisa

10:00 – Edenvale Stars FC vs Gomora United
12:00 – Shashalaza FC vs Musa United
14:00 – Ambassadors FC vs Skepe Nketole FC
16:00 – Fire Snipers FC vs One Lion FC

As the tournament intensifies, Philly’s Games 2025 continues to deliver top-tier township football, community pride, and festive-season entertainment.

Philly’s Games Tembisa is proudly brought to you by Visit Gauteng, Libra Sports, and Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa.

For updates and more information, visit www.phillysgames.co.za.