Showing posts with label Madagascar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Madagascar. Show all posts

Sunday, 18 January 2026

Thato Maredi finishes in the top eight!

 

Thato Wesley Maredi (from Tembisa) proudly displaying his Protea Colours at the venue in Casablanca, Morocco.

Having moved into the relegation rounds,  Thato was drawn against Setranirina Raharison of Madagascar. Setranirina is a player of great renown and the match was tense and thrilling.

Nevertheless Thato triumphed over Setranirina in a 2 - 21 victory to move forward to meet his next opponent.

Now in the top eight, Thato faced off against the indomitable Haddadi Moslem of Tunisia.

Thato gave it his all!

Thato employed every stratagem, every tactic and all his skill, but unfortunately to no avail. Haddadi proved to be too strong and Thato succumbed to the strong Tunisian player and finally lost 0 - 2.

Nevertheless, Thato, and MSSA as a whole, was more than satisfied with Thato's effort and result.

This was the first time that Thato had played in an international event for South Africa, and, he had performed admirably.

Colin Webster, President of MSSA, said, "Thato is the type of athlete that makes all of South Africa proud, and will no doubt do better in future years now that he knows the standard of play that he is up against!".

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Sunday, 27 July 2025

After an initial loss, SA beats Madagascar.

Rowell Pillay, captain of MSSA's female Protea Team for the Mobile Legends Bang Bang Esports Title, commended the female team for their commitment, skill, and unity throughout the match. 

Up until 26 July 2025 the MSSA's female Protea Team for the Mobile Legends Bang Bang Esports Title had not conceded a game in any of the three Test Matches played prior to IESF's African Regional Championships - AEC25 - nor in any of the matches  in which they played in AEC25.

However. everything changed on 26 July 2025.

A much improved Madagascan team entered the battlefield!

Their tactics revolved around a strong pick of characters and aggressive early game. The ferocity of the Madagascan early game caught MSSA's female Protea Team off-guard and sent the Proteas reeling. The Proteas never recovered in the first game and went down to a crashing defeat of 15 - 4. The shock was palpable among all streamers and viewers alike. A near panic swept through MSSA officials as it seemed as though the 'dream team's' ambitions  may not be realised.

However, it must be noted that the match comprises of three games...

In the second game, Rowell, working hand-in-glove, with her team restored the composure of the team. A better draft was done and the team started off in a far more measured manner. Although the Protea's took 'first blood' Madagascar stamped their authority on the game by taking the next three 'kills'. Soon the Proteas found that they were trailing 7 - 2. It seemed as though the Proteas would again be vanquished.

However, the discipline and skill of the Proteas was cunningly marshalled by Rowell, and the female Protea team clawed their way up to a 12 - 9 victory. All sighed a sigh of relief!

The match was now one game each, and the match was to be settled by the third and final game!

The third game saw the female Protea team take control from the word go. The Proteas immediately marked their control on the game, ands dominated the game throughout. Not surprisingly the female Protea team won the third and final game 20 - 5. Thus the female Protea team has earned their spot in IESF's World Esports Championships -  WEC25.

The full game as streamed for IESF and MSSA by Waylander Gaming may be seen on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_6ah1XDjlE&t=7807s

After the game, Rowell Pillay stated, "I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the incredible women of the female Protea Team for their commitment, skill, and unity throughout the match. We were challenged in the first half but we came back stronger, calmer and more united than ever.'' Rowell went on to say, "We also acknowledge and thank our opponents for a challenging and respectful game. This success is a shared achievement, and I’m proud of everyone who made it possible."

The athletes making up the female Protea team are:

NameClubNickProvince
Rowell Pillay (Capt.)MavericksKetsukaKZN
Neisha Ann KhanMavericksRoseWestern Cape
Ranya SujeeMavericksAewynneGauteng
Rashmika NanakanMavericksDimpledDruidGauteng
Shanel ArunachellamMavericksIslaGauteng

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Saturday, 26 July 2025

South Africa vs Madagascar - 26 July 2025 at 21H00.

 

Watch Rowell 'Ketsuka' Pillay lead MSSA's female Protea Team for the Mobile Legends Bang Bang Esports Title on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_6ah1XDjlE

Fresh from South Africa's glorious victory over Namibia on 25 July 2025 where South Africa smashed Namibia in a clean sweep and did not incur a single casualty.

On Saturday, 26 July 2025, MSSA's female Protea Team for the Mobile Legends Bang Bang Esports Title have a stressful day in order to earn their berth in IESF's prestigious World Esports Championships - WEC25. The South African Proteas need to defeat Madagascar at 14H00 and then play in IESF's grand final of the 2025 Southern African Regional Championships - AEC25 - at 20H00.

Previously when MSSA's female Protea Team for the Mobile Legends Bang Bang Esports Title played against Madagascar, the team demolished Madagascar. It is hoped that once again MSSA's female Protea Team for the Mobile Legends Bang Bang Esports Title will repeat the victory.

Don't miss a second of the action - you can catch the live stream on Waylander Gaming! on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_6ah1XDjlE

The fantastic five who make up the team are:

NameClubNickProvince
Rowell Pillay (Capt.)MavericksKetsukaKZN
Neisha Ann KhanMavericksRoseWestern Cape
Ranya SujeeMavericksAewynneGauteng
Rashmika NanakanMavericksDimpledDruidGauteng
Shanel ArunachellamMavericksIslaGauteng


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