[GALLERY] Fans turn out for soccer season opener

by | Jul 24, 2013

  • Cheerleaders of the match indulge in song and dance to show their support for the Clever Boys. Photo: Prelene Singh

  • The third goal scored by NWU during the first few minutes of the second half. Photo: Prelene Singh

  • Witsies also made posters for the match which they showcased proudly by holding them up and screaming in support. Photo: Prelene Singh

  • A clash between the two team players during the game at Milpark stadium. Photo: Prelene Singh

  • A uniquely South African supporter blowing his vuvuzela loud and clear during the game against NWU Mafikeng. Photo: Prelene Singh

  • A proud witsie showing her support for the Clever Boys. Photo: Prelene Singh

  • One of the cheerleaders of the match against NWU and Wits University participating the choir of people singing for their team. Photo: Prelene Singh

  • Girls and boys attended the opening match of the Varsity Cup on Monday afternoon. As seen in this photo people painted their faces to show their support. Photo: Prelene Singh

  • Hundreds of students of the university entered the stadium chanting songs and and screaming in support of the Clever Boys. Photo: Prelene Singh

  • Witsies walked into the Milpark staduim on Monday afternoon geared up to support their team at the Varsity Cup's first game. Photo: Prelene Singh

  • Sandwhich: Wits player Tumelo Magethi escapes NWU defenders Photo: Prelene Singh

  • Wits player Neo Makua gets away from an UNW defender Photo: Prelene Singh

On Monday afternoon Wits University faced North West University (NWU)  in the kick-off game for the Varsity Football tournament.

The game took place at the Milpark stadium where hundreds of fans came fully geared up in support of their teams. Wits University got a white-wash from NWU 4-0.

Francois Pienaar, captain of the 1995 Rugby World Cup winning Springbok team could be seen supporting the players.

The stadium shook with cheering fans stamping their feet and blowing their vuvuzelas.

 

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