First Years revel in the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Spirit
- Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ University
Excitement fills the air as Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ FC wins against Orlando Pirates at the 2023 Spirit Game.
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ first year students enjoyed a thrilling football match when the two teams clashed at the annual Spirit Game. A Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ tradition, the Spirit Game takes place during orientation week and brings live entertainment, and exciting giveaways.
The atmosphere was electric with both teams bringing their A-game. The first half ended with a one all draw. Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ University came back with a vengeance capitalising with two extra goals in the second half which saw them triumph 3-1 over Orlando Pirates at the final whistle. This redeemed the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ies as the Buccaneers beat Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ FC 1-0 at the 2022 Spirit Game.
The Spirit Game is hosted by Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Sport in partnership with the Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Alumni Relations Office. Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Sports promotes fitness on campus by providing competitive and recreational sports on campus. Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Sports manages 28 active sports clubs, world-class sports facilities as well as a fitness and wellness centre.
As part of the festivities on the day, Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Rugby revealed their t-shirt which they will don in their opening match on 20 February against FNB CUT-Ixias in Bloemfontein.
The spectators also scored with amazing prizes from various sponsors netting vouchers from Adidas, laptops and devices from MTN, OPPO gadgets, meal vouchers from Predros in Braamfontein and thirst quenching hampers from Aquelle.
It has been an interesting two week for the class of 2023 who received a surprise visit from former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi. The spectacular Night Run and the entrepreneurs market are just a few of the activities hosted during the Gateway to Success programme. Classes on campus start on 21 February.