The Castle Africa 5s social tournament has this year attracted over 90 participant teams in the country who will this weekend battle for tickets to Tanzania to participate at the continental level.
The Zambian breweries team says the tournament has proven to be very competitive with some 48 teams participating in the Lusaka regional while 44 teams participation in Ndola for the Copperbelt region.
Zambia soccer legend and Castle 5s ambassador Christopher Katongo said the Zambian Breweries has this season stepped up the Castle Africa 5s social football tournament by extending participation to other cities and encouraging more women participation.
“I am very happy that with the sport is heading in the right direction with the inclusion of women who are competing to win their tickets to Tanzania to participate at the continental level and the extension for the participating of other cities in the tournament. This is not just a mare tournament but also an opportunity to sensitising the young ones on the dangers of underage drinking. I am happy and grateful to Castle Lager for still recognising me as one of the football legends who has done something extraordinary for Zambia,” he said
“We are happy to be a part of this year’s tournament, the atmosphere is exciting and every team here is eager to win and travel to Tanzania for the continental finals. Last year we had the Continental championships right here in Lusaka, Zambia, and we missed the trophy by just a whisker as our colleagues from South Africa managed to win. This year we are going geared as you can see the efforts from the participating teams,” he said.
The play-offs will be held on May 25 at the Futsal Sports Complex in Lusaka. Zambian Breweries Castle Africa 5s social football is championing talent in sports through strengthening friendships and bringing people together to promote physical fitness.
