In Division 1, Sundowners secured a 3-1 victory over Highlands Park, while Global beat Leeds with a 6-1 scoreline, intensifying their rivalry at the summit. Thanks to a significant 6-point win against Atletico, Randburg ascended to third place. A fiercely contested match between Panorama and the newly added Sundowners 2 concluded with a 3-3 draw, rewarding both teams with 2 points each, courtesy of the double-header rule.

Transitioning to Division 2, Lenasia’s continued their march on top with a 4-2 away at Old Parks 2.

The game between Old Parks 1 and Flying Eagles, due to irregularities with the teamsheets and cards, was defaulted to Old Parks 1, getting a dobule 3-0 due to double header rules (the original score was 5-4 for Flying Eagles)

The battle for third place heats up with the Warriors and Randfontein each securing commanding wins; Warriors beat Rush with a 6-1 victory (under a double header rule), and Randfontein beat GPMI with an 8-1 scoreline

In an unexpected turn of events, Jozi Friends have withdrawn from the competition, paving the way for Sundowners FC 2 to step in and fill the void. Now set to host their home games at Balfour , this reshuffling introduces a thrilling dynamic to the league.

Starting from February 21st, every match featuring Sundowners FC 2 will carry an intensified significance, transforming each confrontation into a 6-pointer.

With Division 1 matches postponed due to a range of complications, attention shifted to Division 2’s compelling lineup of games.

Lenasia solidified their dominant position at the summit with a 5-0 victory over Warriors, extending their impressive run. The closest challenger to their throne, Old Parks, won the local derby against Old Park 2, securing a 4-0 and keeping the title race alive. Meanwhile, Randfontein made significant strides up the leaderboard, vaulting to third place following their high-scoring 7-2 victory against Rush.

Amidst the competitive clashes, a solitary friendly match was also in the spotlight, where Sundowners 2 narrowly succumbed to Flying Eagles in a thrilling 4-3 encounter, delivering an entertaining spectacle for the fans.

In Division 1, the competition heats up as frontrunners Sundowners secured a 3-0 victory away at Panorama, and Global United demolished Randburg with a 5-1 win, further solidifying their positions at the apex of the league in a two-horse race. Meanwhile, Joburg City clinched a narrow 3-2 win against Atletico, and Highlands dispatched Leeds with a 3-0 scoreline.

Over in Division 2, Sandton Warriors moved up with a high-scoring 7-4 victory over GPMI, while Old Parks 2 delivered a 5-0 defeat to Rush and climbed to 3rd. The match between Randfontein and Florida ended in a stalemate, with both teams sharing the spoils in a 2-2 draw, keeping the competition lively and unpredictable.

In the latest turn of events this season, a combination of favorable weather conditions and a temporary reprieve from load shedding allowed all the scheduled games to proceed without interruption.

Division 1 witnessed some intense clashes as Global United emerged victorious with a solid 2-0 win against Joburg Atletico, closing in on Sundowners, resting this week. Randburg also delivered an impressive performance, securing a 3-2 victory at Panorama. Meanwhile, City managed to clinch a hard-fought 2-1 win against Highlands, and Leeds narrowly edged past Jozi Friends with a thrilling 3-2 scoreline.

In Division 2, Flying Eagles celebrated a milestone by earning their first point of the season in a thrilling 2-2 draw against GPMI. With Lenasia taking a break this week, Old Parks seized the opportunity won 7-0 against Rush, solidifying their position as the current sole challengers in the division. In other matchups, Randfontein won 7-3 against Warriors, while Old Parks 2 emerged triumphant over Florida with a 3-1 score.

2024 has kicked off with a series of thrilling matches that have set the tone for an exciting year ahead.

In Division 1, Panorama team beat Leeds 6-0 victory. Meanwhile, Suindowners maintained their position at the top of the table, securing a hard-fought 4-2 victory over Jozi Friends.

Over in Division 2, Rush celebrated a significant milestone by clinching their first win of the season, defeating Flyning Eagles FC 4-2. This victory is particularly notable as Flyning Eagles FC made their debut this season, stepping in for Drunken Pandas. Elsewhere, Lenasia, the current leaders, faced a minor setback as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Old Parks. Lastly, Sandton Warriors beat 4-1 Florida.

Drunken Pandas’ departure from the league marks a significant shift in the current season’s dynamics. Their exit, after competing in merely two matches against Old Parks and Old Parks 2, forces a strategic reshuffle. These matches will now be regarded as null and void. Flying Eagles FC will step into their slot.

Flying Eagles FC’s ground are at Laerskool Culembeeck Primary School.

To accommodate this change, a revised fixture calendar has been prepared. Teams that previously played against Drunken Pandas will now engage in double headers with the Flying Eagles FC. This adjustment ensures a balanced and full schedule.

Please review the updated fixture calendar attached for a detailed overview of the revised matchups and dates.

Best wishes for 2024 to you all from the committee. Trusting that everyone had a rest and got fit during the break “like you should have”?

The committee had a meeting with the RCLFA towards the end of ‘23 to discuss ways in which we can become more compliant with SAFA and the league needed certain SAFA requirements from us as The Gauteng RCLFA Vets Masters.

Herewith the following

1. I urgently need the name of the club admin representative, contact details, email address and copy of ID E MAILED through to me nic@rushsoccer.co.za please for the leagues records and MY SAFA communication.
2. ⁠Mandatory Player Cards – Going forward as from the 24th January, no player will be permitted to play without a valid SAFA/RCLFA player card
3. ⁠Each card will cost R20
4. ⁠Each club needs to request from their members a photo showing the face and a copy of the corresponding ID to go with it the ID photo.
5. ⁠The responsible person of the club must ensure that all the members taking part in the league are loaded onto MY SAFA (please contact Greg Green – Secretary RCLFA on how to log in) and registered before kick off of the 2nd game of the season I.e. 24th January 2024. Greg’s email: office@rclfa.com & cell 062 299 2041
6. ⁠Any player without a valid, authentic players card will not be permitted to play. Please bear in mind, if you have an existing card from another club, the system will flag it, delay registration and a clearance letter will be requested from your previous club that the player is in good standing and free to leave the previous club. The completion of this process can only be done by THE RCLFA and not THE CLUB.
7. ⁠Once all the info has been loaded, a leverage arch FILE must be compiled and handed over to Olaf (Panorama FC) for safe keeping by the Vets Masters League.
8. ⁠Finally, we would like to wish Mike from Drunken Pandas well. Unfortunately they have withdrawn from the league and have been replaced by Flying Eagles FC Vets, Mpho, who play out of Culembeeck Primary School/ Roodepoort.
9. ⁠That’s all for now, the log will be updated and we good to commence on Wednesday, 17th.
10. ⁠Please remember, to confirm your games with your opponents and contact Cliff (ref convener) to card your 2 officials per game.
11. ⁠The fees per Ref will remain unchanged at R250 per official until further notice which must be paid before kick off at each game .

As the curtain fell on the exhilarating 2023 football season, a reduced schedule unfolded in both divisions, a direct consequence of the challenges at Balfour.

In the top-tier Division 1, Atletico demonstrated remarkable resilience, securing a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Panorama. Meanwhile, Sundowners further solidified their credentials with an emphatic 5-0 win over Randburg.

Shifting focus to Division 2, Lenasia’s remarkable winning streak continued unabated. Their sixth consecutive victory, a 6-0 win against GPMI, cements their reputation as the division’s powerhouse. In another notable encounter, Old Parks edged out Florida in a nail-biting 1-0 victory.

As we bid adieu to an eventful 2023 season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the teams for their relentless spirit and unforgettable performances. The anticipation for what 2024 holds is already building. Here’s to another year of breathtaking football!

In Division 1 Sundonwers continued their climb to the top with a 7-2 win against Leeds. Panorama and Joburg City shared a point with a 1-1 draw while Joburg Friends beat Randburg 2-0

In Division 2 Lenasia stayed on top with a 6-4 win against Rush, and Old Parks 2 picked up a win against Randfontein. Old Parks 1 and GPMI shared a point wiht a 1-1 draw.