Female elderly citizens and football players have expressed happiness in taking part in the bi-annual international grannies tournament being held at Nkowankowa Stadium, outside Tzaneen in Limpopo. The four-day tournament is featuring 22 teams from USA, Mozambique, France and the United Kingdom amongst others. It will conclude on Saturday. Some grannies taking part in the tournament say it is crucial for their health. “I feel very good and relaxed participating in this tournament. I’m so relaxed that I’m showcasing my hidden talent. I feel great meeting and playing against other grannies, and I’m proud to be the goalkeeper for my team from South Africa. Today is very fun, and I am happy to be heading onto the soccer pitch to play for Vakhegula Vakhegula. I will represent them well and take it seriously,” says one of the grannies. “I feel good to be playing soccer. It will help me for my body to be strong and be able to do anything and be strong. I am representing my home country of Mozambique. Now, I was able to visit South Africa because of soccer. It makes me very happy. Said some of the tournament participants,” says another granny. Video |Vakhegula Vakhegula FC to host 2025 international football tournament