Philly’s Games Day 8 Delivers Drama at Phomolong

Comebacks, Penalties and Passion Define Day 8 of Philly’s Games 2025

Saturday, 26 December 2025 marked Day 8 of Philly’s Games 2025 at the Phomolong Sports Complex, Tembisa, with kick-off starting early at 08:00. On the second day at this venue, fans were treated to nonstop football drama as unfinished business was settled, quarterfinal spots were claimed, and the community once again showed up in full force.

Day 8 Match Results & Highlights

1st Game: Gomora United FC vs Edenvale Stars FC

GAME ON — THE UNFINISHED BATTLE RETURNS

After Friday’s clash was abandoned due to rain, Edenvale Stars and Gomora United returned to the pitch to finish what the weather had interrupted.

36’ Goal: Bennit Ewomo (Edenvale Stars)
Penalty Goal: Bennit Ewomo makes it 2–0, leveling the aggregate
Half-Time: Edenvale Stars 2–0 Gomora United
78’ Goal: Mutiwa “Mjumba Juluka” Zuka converts from the spot for his third goal of the tournament
Full-Time: Edenvale Stars 3–0 Gomora United
Aggregate Score: 3–2

A powerful comeback saw Edenvale Stars smash their way into the last 8, flipping the tie in spectacular fashion.

2nd Game: You First FC vs Rinkase XI

Kick-Off Aggregate: 0–0
38’ Goal: Katlego Mashishi (You First)
Half-Time: Rinkase XI 0–1 You First
60’ Goal: Clive Gumede (Rinkase XI goalkeeper) scores from the penalty spot
Full-Time: Rinkase XI 1–1 You First
Aggregate: 1–1

With the tie level, the match went to penalties, where Rinkase XI held their nerve to advance to the last 8.

3rd Game: Mudugasi FC vs Abarondoli FC

23’ Goal: #11 Alphonia Lekena (Mudugasi)
40’ Goal: Tumi “PlayStation 10” Shabalala
45’ Goal: Alphonia Lekena completes his brace
Half-Time: Abarondoli 0–3 Mudugasi
Full-Time: Abarondoli 0–3 Mudugasi
Aggregate Score: 1–3

Mudugasi delivered a clinical performance to secure their place in the last 8.

4th Game: Isithembiso FC vs Phaphama FC

Kick-Off Aggregate: 2–2
Half-Time: 0–0
Full-Time: Isithembiso 0–0 Phaphama

With nothing separating the teams, the clash went to penalties, where Isithembiso triumphed 4–2 to book their quarterfinal spot.

5th Game: Destroyers FC vs Legends Cafe FC

Kick-Off Aggregate: 0–1
18’ Goal: #3 Nzuzo Zondani (Destroyers, penalty)
28’ Goal: Nkosana Mthethwa (Legends Cafe, penalty)
Half-Time: Legends Cafe 1–1 Destroyers (Aggregate 1–2)
48’ Goal: #9 Ntsako Mathebulo (Destroyers)
Full-Time: Legends Cafe 1–2 Destroyers
Aggregate Score: 1–3

Destroyers FC showed grit and discipline to advance confidently to the last 8.

Daily Draw Winners

Entry #1037 – Mpho Makgwabo
Winner of a mini braai stand and cooler bag, courtesy of the ninety8degree group.
Entries #1035 – Enock M & #1042 – Vincent Phala
Each walked away with a King Price Insurance lunch box bag and a free doctor’s consultation voucher from TruMD.

Congratulations to all the winners!

A Community in Full Voice

Phomolong came alive as the stands filled and the energy soared. From early kick-off to the final whistle, the atmosphere reflected true community spirit.

“Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu.”
This is what community support looks like.