South African players once again dominated The Chance Global Finals this year. Charlie Tsotetsi and Melusi Zulu were both chosen as part of the 16 finalists. Last year it was Reyaad Pieterse and Jonathon King who were chosen. Tsotetsi and Zulu will embark on a once-in-a-lifetime world tour from January 2013, travelling to the United […]
Month: August 2012
FZ in Barcelona
FZ CEO Ashley Kotzin, has just returned from Barcelona, where he spent time at the FC Barcelona Training Complex as well as meeting with other Spanish partners. FZ’s continued global network always helps to give players and clients under management the opportunity to gain valuable insight from football in Europe. Kotzin also spent some time […]
The Nike Chance Global Finals Begin
3 South African Finalists began their journey in Barcelona with 97 other winners from 55 Nike Markets. Players such as Andres Iniesta and Gerard Pique spent time with the boys on Monday and in the 42 ° heat the finalists were equating themselves very well. There are still 4 days remaining of the Nike Programme […]
Josh in the UK
Josh Du Preez who was recently involved in the Nike Chance SA Programme impressed FZ during his training sessions and as a result FZ has decided to offer him a training opportity in Europe. Josh left for London last night and will spend the next few months in Europe in persuit of a professional contract. We […]
FZ Sponsors Maccabi Football Squad
FZ were proud to sponsor the SA Maccabi Open Football Squad with training kit and equipment. FZ has always been close to Maccabi, with its CEO – Ashley Kotzin coaching the U16 Junior football squad in 1997. FZ understands the need for excellent preparation and has a key focus on football development. FZ knows the importance […]
Discovery Knock Out Cup Success
The Discovery Knock Out Cup Finals were held at the Bidvest Stadium on the 6th and 8th August. 16 teams and 8 different age groups from Johannesburg Primary Schools competed in the Finals including 12 boys’ teams and 4 girls’ teams. FZ managed all the logistics prior to and on the day of the tournament […]
Success for FZ Players
Wits Recently travelled to Denmark to participate in the Brondby and Lyngby cup. On Thursday 2nd August 2012, Wits participated in the final of the Brondby cup against B93 of Denmark. Wits Clinched the title by beating B93 3-1. 4 of FZ players played a vital role in Wits’s Brondby cup campaign. These players included […]
7 Jet-Off to Holland
FZ through its partnership with KNVB in Holland has facilitated the upcoming trip of 7 top local coaches. The coaches were selected by The Dutch Football Federation to attend the KNVB International Course in Zeist from the 3-14 August 2012. The coaches will be involved in ± 15 practical sessions as well as ± 15 […]