The MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture ,Ms Desery Fienies would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Hungry Lions from Postmasburg on their remarkable achievement of qualifying for the playoffs of the National First Division which will be taking place in Mpumalanga 

As the Northern Cape Provincial Government we are extremely proud of your achievement. The teams’ hard work, commitment and dedication have now reaped the benefits and they have become a true ambassadors and role models for the youth of this province.

It is indeed an extraordinary achievement and it goes to show that you must not undermine the talent, skills and potential of the people of Northern Cape.

As a Province we are ecstatic to have such rising stars to be part of a successful soccer team, such as Hungry Lions. We will strive to continuously unearth and nurture local talent. We will also try and provide an ideal platform for young aspiring athletes to express their sporting talent in the Northern Cape with the resources we have available.

In conclusion it is of utmost importance to remember that sport continues to be a vital tool in nation-building and the support of our athletes and teams across different racial, religious and other boundaries is indicative of the deepening of our nationhood and the building of a common South African identity.

Sport is also a vital tool in making South Africa moving forward together.
We wish them well on their journey in the playoffs and the time is now for a team to represent the Northern Cape in the National First Division.
                    
Issued by: Conrad Fortune
Media Liaison Officer
Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture Department
Northern Cape
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