THE JOURNEY
OF MAFORI CUP
From the launch briefing to the final whistle — follow the story of the inaugural Mafori Cup, the people behind it, the matches, the media and the moment a champion was crowned.
Explore the Journey Watch HighlightsFrom an idea to a football moment.
The Mafori Cup journey brings together the launch, tournament build-up, match action, media coverage and the inaugural final in one digital archive.
The Launch Briefing
The Mafori Cup was officially launched at the Protea Hotel Ranch Resort in Polokwane. The launch introduced the tournament, its vision, participating clubs and the road towards the inaugural competition.
Four Teams. One Trophy.
Polokwane City, Sekhukhune United, Magesi FC and Venda FC prepared for a one-day football showcase at Seshego Stadium.
Matchday Arrives
The inaugural Mafori Cup kicked off at Seshego Stadium, with the semi-finals setting up the championship final later that day.
One Trophy. One Champion.
Sekhukhune United defeated Magesi FC 1–0 in the final to become the first Mafori Cup champions, while Magesi FC finished runners-up.
Mafori Cup in pictures — click to zoom
The four clubs.
Watch the journey.
Relive the launch, the semi-finals and the inaugural Mafori Cup final through the official videos.
The Mafori Cup Launch & Media Briefing
Watch the official briefing that introduced the Mafori Cup journey and its inaugural tournament.
The road to the final.
Polokwane City vs Sekhukhune United
Sekhukhune United won 1–0 with a dramatic stoppage-time goal (90+4′). Polokwane City eliminated.
Magesi FC vs Venda FC
Magesi FC advanced to the final after a 1–0 victory, with Bafedile Baloyi scoring.
SEKHUKHUNE UNITED
Sekhukhune United defeated Magesi FC 1–0 in the inaugural Mafori Cup final and lifted the trophy as the first champions.
Watch Final HighlightsThe story in the news.
Add every major Mafori Cup article in chronological order — from the launch briefing through the semi-finals, final and championship reaction.