Philly’s Games Day 9 Closes Phomolong in Style
Goals, Grit and Glory as Philly’s Games Wrap Up at Phomolong
Saturday, 26 December 2025 marked Day 9 of Philly’s Games 2025, with kick-off at 10:00, concluding the third and final day at Phomolong Sports Complex, Tembisa. Fans packed the venue for another electric day of football as quarterfinal action delivered moments of brilliance, discipline, and late-match drama.
Day 9 Match Results & Highlights
1st Game: Edenvale Stars vs Musa United
Kick-Off (First Leg): Musa United vs Edenvale Stars
23’ Goal: #13 Reabetswe Banda (Musa United) converts a perfectly placed penalty
Half-Time: Musa United 1–0 Edenvale Stars
Full-Time: Musa United 1–0 Edenvale Stars
Musa United showed composure and control to secure a narrow but vital first-leg victory.
2nd Game: Skepe Nketole vs One Lion
A tightly contested thriller saw both teams cancel each other out for most of the match.
Half-Time: One Lion 0–0 Skepe Nketole
89’ Goal: Tumelo “Super” Matona (Skepe Nketole) steps up from the spot under pressure
Full-Time: One Lion 0–1 Skepe Nketole
A moment of ice-cold composure sent Skepe Nketole marching on.
3rd Game: Destroyers FC vs Isithembiso FC
Isithembiso delivered one of the standout performances of the day.
21’ Goal: Mpilo “Hazard” Bacela fires in from outside the box — pure class
30’ Goal: Bacela taps in to complete his brace
Half-Time: Isithembiso 2–0 Destroyers
Red Card: Destroyers’ goalkeeper Tinyiko Balozi sent off after a straight red decision
85’ Goal: Kgaugelo “Terminator” Mogashwa curls in a sensational free-kick
Full-Time: Isithembiso 3–0 Destroyers
A dominant display as Ithemba lase Kasi stamped their authority.
3rd Game: Destroyers FC vs Isithembiso FC
Isithembiso delivered one of the standout performances of the day.
21’ Goal: Mpilo “Hazard” Bacela fires in from outside the box — pure class
30’ Goal: Bacela taps in to complete his brace
Half-Time: Isithembiso 2–0 Destroyers
Red Card: Destroyers’ goalkeeper Tinyiko Balozi sent off after a straight red decision
85’ Goal: Kgaugelo “Terminator” Mogashwa curls in a sensational free-kick
Full-Time: Isithembiso 3–0 Destroyers
A dominant display as Ithemba lase Kasi stamped their authority.
Daily Draw Winners
Entry #1346 – Doctor Mashabane
Winner of a mini braai stand and cooler bag, courtesy of the ninety8degree group.Entries #1222 – Innocent Moima & #1367 – Siyabonga Khoza
Each walked away with a King Price Insurance lunch box bag and a free doctor’s consultation voucher from TruMD.
Congratulations to all today’s winners!
Thank You, Phomolong!
“Siyivala ngo Tsharo!”
PHOMOLONG, SIYABONGA — IZANDLA ZIDLULA IKHANDA.
Your energy, passion, and support made this stop unforgettable as the battle for the top four intensifies.
Next up, it’s wafa wafa football as the tournament moves to a new battleground.
Fixtures – Tuesday, 30 December 2025
Venue: Esiqongweni, Tembisa
Day 10
10:00 – Mudagasi vs Rinkase XI
12:00 – Destroyers vs Isithembiso
14:00 – Skepe Nketole vs One Lion
16:00 – Edenvale Stars vs Musa United
Philly’s Games Tembisa is proudly brought to you by Visit Gauteng, Libra Sports, and Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa.
For full fixtures, updates, and results, visit www.phillysgames.co.za.
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