JUL / AUGUST 2025
THE GREYTON POST
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A Historic First Kick: Greyton Roses Ladies Make Their Debut M ay 28 2025 - The Greyton Roses Football Club celebrated a historic milestone as their Ladies different sport opportunities and I think for them to be able to learn a new sport and be able to play in a team and build relationships and friendships has been great. “It was really also exciting to be able to see the girls play their first game. Zoe and the other girls really lit up.” Trevor Kramer team took to the field for the first ever time in a competitive 5-a-side friendly
Overberg continues to go from strength to strength, and Lethuthando Mthembu stands as a proud example of what is possible, with a dream and a lot of hard work. Having started her soccer playing for Helderstroom boys under 13 team, she was quickly snapped up by Commodores Ladies, and after a brief
match with Generation Schools Hermanus this past month. Despite a narrow 6-4 loss against the more experienced side, it was “fantastic opportunity for the girls to have their own space” explained proud father Neil Montgomery, after watching daughter Zoe steal the show with a stunning hat-trick. Adene Fredericks added a fourth goal - showcasing technique and composure beyond her years; and although the Roses fell short on the scoreboard,
spell with Lucky Girls FC, Lethu joined Sasol League side Stellenbosch in 2024 where she has continued to shine. She has since represented South Africa at both under 15 and under 17 level. A delighted Zoe told the Greyton Post: “My first game was so much fun. I really like the opportunity to learn and to grow with the team and I think if we practice and try hard we will turn it into something really unique and amazing.” Sister Chevonte added: “When I first started
the energy, teamwork, and determination were positive indicators of a bright future for the team. “All of our kids have been playing soccer for the past two years”, Montgomery added. “For us it has been great for the girls to also have an alternative sport that they can participate in. “In Greyton there are not a lot of
Nationally, women’s soccer has witnessed remarkable growth. The Sasol Women’s League, with 144 teams across nine provinces, and the recent success of Banyana Banyana on the international stage has inspired countless young girls to take up the sport. Soccer in the
soccer, I was not sure if it was going to be fun for me but now I really enjoy it and look forward to practice every week.” For more information on the Greyton Roses Ladies, please contact Coach Trevor on WhatsApp: 066 115 4684
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