Play your way to the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup with Kia!
In conjunction with its global partnership with FIFA and as one of the main sponsors of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup 2017™ in Russia, Kia Motors South Africa will once again afford eager football fans the opportunity to compete in the Kia Champ into the Arena amateur football tournament.
With Kia’s innovative Champ into the Arena tournament, Kia distributors from all over the world host a nailbiting 5-a-side soccer tournament in their respective markets in search of the best amateur football team. The winning team from each country then moves on to the Champ into the Arena World Finals, where they get the opportunity to compete against the winning sides from other participating countries for the ultimate glory of being crowned global champions.
With the success of the 2016 Kia Champ into the Arena tournament, Kia South Africa will once again be hosting this tournament from 9 April – 7 May 2017.
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The day-time regional tournaments will consist of one tournament per region with the top 6 teams competing in the national final, which will take place at Discovery Soccer Park on 7 May 2017. Key tournament dates are 9 April at Discovery Soccer Park (Wanderers Club, Illovo) in Johannesburg, 23 April at Stella Action Soccer Arena (Glenwood) in Durban and 29 April at Hellenic Greek Club in Cape Town (Sea Point) with the final to be hosted in Johannesburg on 7 May.
The tournament is for all players over the age of 18, with each team limited to entering six players (five players and one reserve).
“We’re delighted to be a part of this exciting global campaign once again,” said David Sieff, Marketing Director for Kia Motors South Africa.
“We look forward to witnessing the competitiveness and great sportsmanship that was displayed to us this time last year. Most importantly, may each man enjoy our tournament and play your best: who knows, perhaps you’ll be off to perform on the international soccer stage in Russia come June this year.”
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Campaign ambassador Moeneeb Josephs will once again be involved in this year’s tournament, as will Coach Gavin Hunt, who will fine-tune the national winners in the weeks leading up to the global finals, ensuring that the team steps up their training, technical skills and execution.
Entries will close one week before each of the regional tournaments, with teams being notified of their places the Monday before the tournament. Teams that enter will go through a selection process to ensure that only the best teams in the country are on display for their chance to represent Kia South Africa in Russia. The tournament is expected to be oversubscribed so teams are encouraged to enter early should they fancy their chances.
The entry form is available online by clicking on the Kia Champ into the Arena banner on the Kia website (www.kia.co.za) or by visiting www.kiachamp.co.za.
Source: MotorPress