# 2011 Vodacom Challenge

The Vodacom Challenge celebrated its 11th anniversary in 2011 with the English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur touring South Africa and playing against two local PSL clubs, Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
This is the second time that Tottenham Hotspur has taken part in the Vodacom Challenge.

## Tournament history

Originally known as the Vodacom African Challenge, the competition was conceptualised and first played in 1999 as communications giant Vodacom sought to leverage their sponsorship of Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
The first year of the competition saw two of the giants of the African continent invited to the pre-season tournament. ASEC Mimosa, the reigning African champions were joined by Tunisia's Espérance. Orlando Pirates walked away with the trophy after an emphatic 4-1 win over Espérance.
The 2000 tournament began on a sour note when Morocco's Raja Casablanca, the new African champions, withdrew as it was felt that their participation was in conflict with Morocco and South Africa's battle to win the right to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Power Dynamos of Zambia were added as a late replacement, joining Ivorians Africa Sport, who held the African Cup Winner's Cup. The final between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs failed to live up to pre-match expectations, although it did provide a fascinating battle in midfield. Kaizer Chiefs walked away 1–0 winners.
The 2001 Vodacom Challenge held special meaning for supporters from both Ghana and South Africa. Ghanaian clubs Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak were invited to play. The organizers dedicated the tournament to the 43 fans who had died at Ellis Park just a few months before, as well as the 126 people who perished at the Accra Sports Stadium during a match between Hearts and Kotoko just weeks before the Ellis Park tragedy. It was a sobering occasion for all, and a reminder that much was still to be done to ensure the safety of spectators across the continent. The final produced no goals and the match went to penalties with Kaizer Chiefs managing to retain the trophy they won the year before with a 3–2 win on penalties against Asante Kotoko.
Asante Kotoko returned for the 2002 event, where they were joined by Democratic Republic of the Congo outfit St Eloi Lupopo. The final was settled by a single spectacular goal from Musasa and Asante Kotoko became the first foreign side to lift the Vodacom Challenge trophy.
St Eloi Lupopo returned to defend their title in 2003 and were joined by compatriots TP Mazembe. Kaizer Chiefs claimed their third title in the final after winning 3–2 on penalties after a goalless match. It was after this tournament that TP Mazembe's Felix Musasa joined Pirates.
As had been the growing trend over the years, the 2004 Vodacom Challenge was dominated by shoot outs. TP Mazembe were back, this time joined by newcomers AS Vita. The final that pitted Kaizer Chiefs against AS Vita Club was disappointing until the dying minutes of the game when a goal from each side saw the match go to penalties. AS Vita went on to win the shoot-out 4–3.
Defending champions AS Vita and Green Buffaloes of Zambia were invited the next year and both fell at the first hurdle setting up a dream final between Pirates and Chiefs. The final in Durban was a cracking match that provided great entertainment for the expectant crowd. Pirates held on to claim their second trophy after a long six-year wait.
The 2006 edition saw a change in format with Chiefs and Pirates now taking on a European giant, as Manchester United was named to the competition. Chiefs and Pirates each took on United in an exhibition match followed by a derby clash to determine who would play the visiting team in the final. Kaizer Chiefs represented South Africa in the final and after a nail-biting penalty shoot out, Kaizer Chiefs raised the new-look trophy in glory.
Tottenham Hotspur, hoping to emulate Manchester United by visiting South Africa and winning the Premier League the next season, were the international team in 2007. Spurs played Pirates in the final and walked away with the Vodacom Challenge Final.
Manchester United returned in 2008 to avenge their loss to Kaizer Chiefs in 2006. In a hard-fought final, the Manchester United team with big names like Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Carlos Tevez lifted the trophy and once again the Vodacom Challenge trophy travelled to distant shores.
The 2010 Vodacom Challenge was skipped, due to the 2010 World Cup being organised in South Africa, during the months of June and July.
Manchester City traveled to South Africa for the first time to be the third English Premier League club to take part in the Vodacom Challenge; City, however, lost to Kaizer Chiefs in the final.

## Venues

Four cities served as the venues for the 2011 Vodacom Challenge.
| Polokwane | Johannesburg | Port Elizabeth | Nelspruit |
| Peter Mokaba Stadium | Coca-Cola Park Stadium | Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium | Mbombela Stadium |
| Capacity: 41,733 | Capacity: 62,567 | Capacity: 48,459 | Capacity: 40,929 |

## Tottenham Hotspur Squad for 2011 Vodacom Challenge

English Premier League team Tottenham Hotspur announced on 15 July 2011 that they will be bringing a full-strength squad to South Africa for the 11th anniversary of the Vodacom Challenge where they will tackle Soweto giants Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 1 | GK | BRA | Heurelho Gomes |
| 2 | DF | SCO | Alan Hutton |
| 3 | MF | WAL | Gareth Bale |
| 4 | DF | FRA | Younès Kaboul |
| 5 | MF | ENG | David Bentley |
| 6 | MF | ENG | Tom Huddlestone |
| 7 | MF | ENG | Aaron Lennon |
| 8 | MF | ENG | Jermaine Jenas |
| 9 | FW | RUS | Roman Pavlyuchenko |
| 10 | FW | IRL | Robbie Keane |
| 11 | MF | NED | Rafael van der Vaart |
| 12 | MF | HON | Wilson Palacios |
| 14 | MF | CRO | Luka Modrić |
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
| 15 | FW | ENG | Peter Crouch |
| 16 | DF | ENG | Kyle Naughton |
| 18 | FW | ENG | Jermain Defoe |
| 19 | DF | CMR | Sébastien Bassong |
| 20 | DF | ENG | Michael Dawson (captain) |
| 21 | MF | CRO | Niko Kranjčar |
| 22 | DF | CRO | Vedran Ćorluka |
| 23 | GK | ITA | Carlo Cudicini |
| 25 | MF | ENG | Danny Rose |
| 24 | GK | USA | Brad Friedel |
| 28 | DF | ENG | Kyle Walker |
| 32 | DF | CMR | Benoît Assou-Ekotto |
| 36 | DF | RSA | Bongani Khumalo |
| 40 | MF | RSA | Steven Pienaar |

## Fixtures
### First round

| KAIZER CHIEFS: ||
| GK | 31 | Itumeleng Khune |
| RB | 2 | Jimmy Tau |
| CB | 5 | Dominic Isaacs | 46' |
| CB | 3 | Thomas Sweswe |
| LB | 29 | Zhaimu Jambo |
| RM | 8 | Tinashe Nengomasha |
| CM | 6 | Reneilwe Letsholonyane | 64' |
| CM | 9 | Josta Dladla | 64' |
| LM | 14 | Siphiwe Tshabalala | 64' |
| CF | 7 | Kaizer Motaung Junior | 64' |
| CF | | Lehlohonolo Majoro | 64' |
| | | Substitutes: | Substitutes: |
| DF | | Tefu Mashamaite | 64' |
| MF | 17 | George Lebese | 64' 93' |
| MF | 10 | Mthokozisi Yende | 64' |
| MF | 11 | Abia Nale | 64' |
| FW | 21 | Knowledge Musona | 64' |
| MF | 12 | Dominic Mateba | 64' |
| GK | 30 | Kabelo Metsimetsi |
| Manager: |||
| Vladimir Vermezović ||||
| TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR: ||
| GK | 23 | Carlo Cudicini |
| RB | 2 | Alan Hutton | 46' |
| CB | 19 | Sébastien Bassong | 74' |
| CB | 20 | Michael Dawson | 46' |
| LB | 32 | Benoît Assou-Ekotto |
| RM | 5 | David Bentley | 46' |
| CM | 6 | Tom Huddlestone | 46' |
| CM | 8 | Jermaine Jenas |
| LM | 21 | Niko Kranjčar | 46' |
| CF | 10 | Robbie Keane | 46' |
| CF | 18 | Jermain Defoe | 46' |
| | | Substitutions: | Substitutions: |
| GK | | Brad Friedel |
| DF | 22 | Vedran Ćorluka | 49' |
| DF | 36 | Bongani Khumalo | 74' |
| DF | 4 | Younès Kaboul | 46' |
| MF | 7 | Aaron Lennon | 46' |
| MF | 11 | Rafael van der Vaart | 46' |
| MF | 3 | Gareth Bale | 46' |
| FW | 9 | Roman Pavlyuchenko | 46' |
| FW | 15 | Peter Crouch | 46' |
| DF | 16 | Kyle Naughton |
| Manager: |||
| Harry Redknapp ||||
| ORLANDO PIRATES: ||
| GK | 1 | Senzo Meyiwa |
| RB | 4 | Happy Jele | 63' 40' |
| CB | 14 | Lucky LekgwathiCaptain | 63' |
| CB | 28 | Rooi Mahamutsa | 46' |
| LB | 38 | Ruben Cloete |
| RM | 15 | Andile Jali | 63' |
| CM | 20 | Oupa Manyisa |
| CM | 35 | Isaac Chansa | 46' |
| LM | 23 | Tlou Segolela | 78' |
| CF | 9 | Bongani Ndulula | 75' |
| CF | 7 | Daine Klate | 46' |
| | | Substitutes: | Substitutes: |
| GK | 34 | Jacob Mokhasi |
| DF | | Njabulo Ntusi | 63' |
| DF | 30 | Robyn Johannes | 63' |
| DF | | Siyabonga Sangweni | 46' |
| MF | 6 | Clifford Ngobeni | 63' |
| MF | 12 | Mark Mayambela | 46' |
| MF | | Rudolf Bester | 78' |
| FW | 26 | Ndumiso Mabena | 75' |
| FW | | Sameehg Doutie | 46' |
| Manager: |||
| Júlio Leal ||||
| TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR: ||
| GK | | Brad Friedel |
| RB | 16 | Kyle Naughton | 46' |
| CB | 4 | Younès Kaboul | 46' |
| CB | 36 | Bongani Khumalo |
| LB | 25 | Danny Rose |
| RM | 5 | David Bentley | 46' |
| CM | 14 | Luka Modrić | 58' |
| CM | 12 | Wilson Palacios | 46' |
| LM | 3 | Gareth Bale | 58' |
| CF | 11 | Rafael van der Vaart | 46' |
| CF | 18 | Jermain Defoe | 46' |
| | | Substitutions: | Substitutions: |
| GK | 23 | Carlo Cudicini |
| DF | 28 | Kyle Walker | 46' |
| DF | 20 | Michael Dawson | 46' |
| MF | 7 | Aaron Lennon | 46' |
| MF | 21 | Niko Kranjčar | 58' |
| DF | 22 | Vedran Ćorluka | 46' |
| MF | 8 | Jermaine Jenas | 58' |
| MF | 10 | Robbie Keane | 46' |
| FW | 9 | Roman Pavlyuchenko | 46' |
| Manager: |||
| Harry Redknapp ||||

### Soweto Derby

| KAIZER CHIEFS: ||
| GK | 31 | Itumeleng Khune |
| RB | 2 | Jimmy Tau |
| CB | 5 | Dominic Isaacs |
| CB | 3 | Thomas Sweswe | 62' |
| LB | 29 | Zhaimu Jambo | 62' |
| RM | 8 | Tinashe Nengomasha |
| CM | 6 | Reneilwe Letsholonyane |
| CM | 9 | Josta Dladla |
| LM | 14 | Siphiwe Tshabalala | 46' |
| CF | 21 | Knowledge Musona | 76' |
| CF | 20 | Lehlohonolo Majoro | 46' |
| | | Substitutes: | Substitutes: |
| DF | 4 | Tefu Mashamaite | 62' |
| DF | 13 | Keegan Richie | 62' |
| MF | 10 | Mthokozisi Yende | 46' |
| MF | 11 | Abia Nale | 46' |
| FW | 7 | Kaizer Motaung Junior | 64' |
| MF | 22 | Mandla Masango | 46' |
| GK | 26 | Lucky Khune | 76' |
| Manager: |||
| Vladimir Vermezović ||||
| ORLANDO PIRATES: ||
| GK | 1 | Senzo Meyiwa |
| RB | 4 | Happy Jele |
| CB | 21 | Siyabonga Sangweni |
| CB | 14 | Lucky Lekgwathi |
| LB | 38 | Ruben Cloete |
| RM | 23 | Tlou Segolele | 83' 59' |
| CM | 20 | Oupa Manyisa |
| CM | 15 | Andile Jali |
| LM | 7 | Daine Klate | 75' |
| CF | 12 | Mark Mayambela | 58' |
| CF | 9 | Bongani Ndulula | 65' |
| | | Substitutions: | Substitutions: |
| MF | 5 | Dikgang Mabalane | 75' |
| MF | 6 | Clifford Ngobeni | 83' |
| FW | 11 | Sameehg Doutie | 65' |
| DF | 18 | Thulasizwe Mbuyane | 58' |
| Manager: |||
| Júlio Leal ||||

### Final

| ORLANDO PIRATES: ||
| GK | 1 | Senzo Meyiwa |
| RB | 4 | Happy Jele |
| CB | 14 | Lucky Lekgwathi (C) 63' |
| CB | | Siyabonga Sangweni 63' |
| LB | 38 | Ruben Cloete 69' |
| RM | | Thulasizwe Mbuyane 46' |
| CM | 20 | Oupa Manyisa |
| CM | 15 | Andile Jali 80' |
| LM | 7 | Daine Klate 63' |
| CF | 9 | Bongani Ndulula 87' |
| CF | 23 | Tlou Segolela 62' |
| | | Substitutes: |
| DF | 28 | Rooi Mahamutsa 63' |
| DF | 30 | Robyn Johannes 63' |
| DF | 32 | Lucas Thwala 69' |
| MF | 11 | Sameegh Doutie 46' |
| MF | 6 | Clifford Ngobeni 80' |
| MF | 25 | Rudolf Bester 63' |
| FW | 26 | Ndumiso Mabena 87' |
| FW | 12 | Mark Mayambela 62' |
| Manager: |||
| Júlio Leal ||||
| TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR: ||
| GK | 1 | Heurelho Gomes |
| RB | 28 | Kyle Walker 46' |
| CB | 19 | Sébastien Bassong |
| CB | 36 | Bongani Khumalo |
| LB | 32 | Benoît Assou-Ekotto |
| RM | 7 | Aaron Lennon 60' |
| CM | 14 | Luka Modrić 70' |
| CM | 6 | Tom Huddlestone 46' |
| LM | 30 | Steven Pienaar 46' |
| CF | 11 | Rafael van der Vaart |
| CF | 18 | Peter Crouch 46' |
| | | Substitutions: |
| DF | 2 | Alan Hutton 46' |
| MF | 9 | Roman Pavlyuchenko 60' |
| MF | 3 | Gareth Bale 70' |
| MF | 12 | Wilson Palacios 46' |
| MF | 21 | Niko Kranjčar 46' |
| FW | 18 | Jermain Defoe 46' |
| Manager: |||
| Harry Redknapp ||||
* 2011 Vodacom Challenge CHAMPIONS
* Tottenham Hotspur
* 2nd title