Philly’s Games Day 5 Battles Through Storms in Tembisa

Wednesday, 24 December 2025 saw Day 5 of Philly’s Games 2025 kick off at 10:00 at Mongameli Park, Etafuleni, Tembisa. Despite challenging weather conditions, including lightning delays, the tournament pressed on, delivering decisive results and another exciting day of township football.

Day 5 Match Results

Game 1: Edenvale Stars FC vs Gomora United
Half-Time: 0–0
Due to lightning ⚡, match officials temporarily halted the game for safety. Play resumed once conditions improved.
1st Leg Full-Time: Edenvale Stars FC 0–2 Gomora United
Gomora United capitalised after the restart to take control of the tie.
Game 2: Shashalaza FC vs Musa United
Half-Time: Shashalaza FC 0–1 Musa United
Full-Time: Shashalaza FC 1–2 Musa United
A tightly contested encounter, decided by a single goal, with Musa United edging ahead in the first leg.
Game 3: Ambassadors FC vs Skepe Nketole FC
Half-Time: Skepe Nketole FC 3–0 Ambassadors FC
Full-Time: Ambassadors FC 0–5 Skepe Nketole FC
Skepe Nketole FC delivered a commanding performance, firmly stamping their authority with a convincing victory.
Game 4: Fire Snipers FC vs One Lion FC
Half-Time: One Lion FC 0–0 Fire Snipers FC
Full-Time: One Lion FC 0–0 Fire Snipers FC
A disciplined defensive display from both sides resulted in a goalless draw.

Daily Draw Winners

The festive spirit continued with the Philly’s Games Daily Draw:

Simon Shima (Ticket #449) won a mini braai stand, courtesy of The Ninety8Degree Group.
Itumeleng Mashego (Ticket #755) and Thabiso Makashane (Ticket #643) each won a King Price Insurance lunch box bag and a free doctor’s consultation voucher from TruMD.

A big congratulations to all the winners, with more prizes still to be won.

What’s Next

Thursday, 25 December 2025 is Christmas Day, and the tournament will take a short break. Action resumes on Friday, 26 December 2025, for the final day at Mongameli Park, Etafuleni, Tembisa.

Fixtures – Friday, 26 December 2025 (Day 6)

10:00 – Destroyers FC vs Legends FC
12:00 – Isithembiso FC vs Phaphama FC
14:00 – Mudugasi FC vs Abarondoli FC
16:00 – You First FC vs Rinkase XI

As the tournament pushes toward its decisive stages, Philly’s Games 2025 continues to unite the community through football, resilience, and festive-season excitement.

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

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