On Thursday night, Guests and Media were invited to a reception at the residence of the British High Commissioner to welcome the Premier League 2021-22 Trophy to South Africa, as part of Manchester City’s Global Trophy Tour.
Laudium Today was fortunate to grace the occasion together with The Minister of Sport, Arts & Culture, Nathi Mthethwa, Premier of the Western Cape Allan Winde, Executive Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis and other distinguished guests.
Premier of the Western Cape Allan Winde, Joleon Lescott, Executive Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis and Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Nathi Mthethwa pose with the trophy
City legend Joleon Lescott accompanied the trophy to South Africa.
Joleon Lescott spoke about how African football is strengthening. “I’ve played with South Africa’s Steven Pienaar at Everton, also with other great African footballers like Michael Essien and Yaya Touré.”
“My long term ambition is to become a sporting director in football. I want to put my knowledge of football to use and empower footballers to reach greater heights.”
Laudium Today asked Joleon Lescott about how young football players should deal with the scrutiny of stardom?
He said “These players are role models for what they do on the pitch and not because they’re mature adults yet.” Lescott went on further to say that “these young players should not be judged for their on-field mistakes but they should know that scrutiny is part of the game just as praise is.”
We also asked Lescott for how long he thinks City will still be dominating the English Premier League?
Lescott answered, “success at Manchester City isn’t luck, it was well planned for and their management is very good. The City group which backs Manchester City has become a global force and therefore ongoing success will be sustainable.”
Lescott recently completed his masters degree in sports directorship and most importantly wants to focus on youth development.
A live screening of Liverpool vs Man City and a football festival will take place on Sunday 16 October at Central Park, Century City, where fans will have the opportunity to:
• Create a 360 degree video with the real Premier League trophy
• Become part of their dream 5-a-side team in augmented reality
• Meet former defender Joleon Lescott
• Meet club mascot Moonchester
• Win a signed shirt
From 10am until 7:30pm, the festival will be open to all fans on a first come first served basis.
The event will include the chance for 5-12 year olds to take part in coaching clinics with Manchester City coaches.
