Prize Giving 2024

Oct 08, 2024By Siya Nonkelela
Siya Nonkelela

Hearts FC Prize Giving 2024: A Thank You to Our Community


We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the supporters, coaches, and families who attended the Hearts FC Prize Giving Ceremony 2024. Your presence made the event truly special, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support throughout the season. Our club thrives because of the passion and dedication of everyone involved—from the youngest players to the parents and coaching staff.

This year, we celebrated not only individual achievements but also the collective effort that has brought us success and growth. Below is the list of our award winners who have demonstrated exceptional talent, hard work, and commitment:

U7 Bravehearts:

Player of the Year: Zayn Mota & SJ Ntombela
Most Improved: Jamandile Sineke
Big Heart Award: Luca Fourie


U7 Lionhearts:

Player of the Year: Solen Nigussa
Most Improved: Oluwadara Ngalimani
Big Heart: Josh Dillon


U9 Gladiators:

Player of the Year: Liso Dewavrin
Most Improved: Ethan Webb
Big Heart Award: Ariella Deyzel


U9 Eagles:

Player of the Year: Marlyn Windvogel
Most Improved: Senna Dillon
Big Heart: Kai Zehmke


U9 Chargers:

Player of the Year: Joshua Wessels
Most Improved: Christian Kettledas
Big Heart: Liam Gerber
 

U11 Lads:

Player of the Year: Liam Daniel
Most Improved: Charlotte Van Acker
Big Heart Award: Tiago Blou


U11 Hawks:

Player of the Year: Sebastian Strydom
Most Improved: Lolwethu Tukwayo
Big Heart Award: Sihle Ceba


U11 Barbs:

Player of the Year: Leona Breitfeld
Most Improved: Oluwagbenga Ngalimani
Big Heart Award: Lungaka Pepeta


U11 Bombsquad:

Player of the Year: Musa Ngaka
Most Improved: Hendrik Naude
Big Heart Award: Matthew Waring
 

U13A:

Player of the Year: Kai Stone & Michael Stevenson
Most Improved: Linamandla Mfobo
Big Heart: Chris van Staden


U13B:

Player of the Year: Oliver Strydom
Most Improved: Kwanda Penxa
Big Heart: Jack Reis
 

U13C:

Player of the Year: Tinashe Machelesi
Most Improved: Franco Jonker
Big Heart: Michaela Fankhauser


U15A:

Player of the Year: Kaiden Herion
Most Improved: Mohau Tsunke
Big Heart: Yonda Mcoyana


U15B:

Player of the Year: Luaan Coltman
Most Improved: Aphiwe Nomoyi
Big Heart: Thaphelo Ntseone & Max Fabbri


U15C:

Player of the Year: Nakhane Ngcobo
Most Improved: Kungawo Madikane
Big Heart: Mudrik Chumu


Reserves:

Player of the Year: Sikuyo Ntengwane
Most Improved: Jared Hayes
Big Heart: Lee Le Roux


Premier:

Player of the Year: Ahmed Yusuph
Most Improved: Wongani Munthali
Big Heart: Jared Kovacs
 


Special Awards:

Juniors Golden Boot: Solen Nigussa
Seniors Golden Boot: Keagen Beckett
Most Improved Coach: Luvuyo Sineke
Coach of the Season: Lise Rushton
Golden Glove: Declan Zietsman
Team of the Season: U7 Lionhearts
Charlie Gillet (Honorary Service): Francis Mukandi
 

Each of these players has shown extraordinary effort and sportsmanship throughout the season, making Hearts FC a place where young athletes grow in both skill and character.

A Special Thanks To our coaches—your tireless commitment, guidance, and mentorship have shaped the future stars of our club. You lead by example, teaching the values of discipline, teamwork, and perseverance.

To the parents and families—your support in the stands, at training, and behind the scenes has been invaluable. Without you, none of this would be possible.

Looking Ahead As we close this chapter, we look forward to the future with excitement. Together, we will continue to grow and thrive, building on this year’s accomplishments and aiming for new heights.

Once again, thank you to everyone who made this season and the Prize Giving 2024 a memorable success. We can’t wait to see what the next season has in store for Hearts FC!

Come On You Hearts!