For the past five years, Health and Wellness has been giving staff members the opportunity to participate in the UFS’ very own Soccer Cup. Staff Health and Wellness extended an invitation to all departments to enter teams for the tournament, in which many of the staff members can showcase their skillfulness (or lack thereof) on the field.

With nine men’s teams and only two women’s teams that entered, the knock-out between the women’s teams of Chemistry and Accommodation Services proved to be both interesting and comical. On the other hand, the men’s games were much more serious and tactful in their play, as expected. Although fitness proved to be a challenge for some, it didn’t take away from their enjoyment of the game.

Arina Engelbrecht commented on the tournament: “It’s part of the healthy lifestyle campaign which we offer.” She also informed us that Capitec and Sanlam were the main sponsors for the event.

The winners of the tournament were the women’s Accommodation Services team and the Chemistry Department walked away with the trophy for the men.
- Hatsu Mphatsoe