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Where Diski Legends Start, Antalyaspor JPM CT emerged victorious in the Engen Knockout Challenge, lifting the Under-18 boys’ title at Erica Park in Belhar, Cape Town while RV United also made history, ending Cape Town Roses’ four-year dominance to claim the Under-20 girls’ crown.
The finals finally went ahead this Sunday, 26 July, four weeks after severe weather forced a postponement on June 28 in the interest of player, official, and spectator safety.
The tournament’s final day opened with third-place ties with Cape Town City and Dangerous Heroes both taking home bronze medals in the boys’ and girls’ divisions, respectively.
In the Boys’ final, Gareth Ncaca’s Antalyaspor defeated National champions Ubuntu Football Academy 5-4 on penalties after a spectacular 1-1 stalemate in regular time to win their first Engen Knockout Challenge title.
On their road to the final, Antalyaspor JPM CT downed Cape Town City 2-0 in the semifinal, while Ubuntu defeated SAFA Cape Town Academy on penalties after a 0-0 draw in regulation time.
On the ladies’ side, RV United emerged victorious, edging Cape Town Roses on penalties after an entertaining final ended goalless following 90 minutes of action.
To book their final spot, RV United cruised past Ubuntu Football Academy while CT Roses had secured their place with a convincing 2-0 win over Dangerous Heroes to set up the showdown.
The girls’ final was a repeat of last year’s decider, but this time RV United exacted sweet revenge after falling to Cape Town Roses in the previous edition.
Both Antalyaspor JPM CT and RV United have booked their spots in the Engen Champ of Champs set to take place in Gauteng later this year.
Engen Knockout Challenge Cape Town Winners:
- Boys Winners Antalyaspor JPM CT
- Boys Runners Up Ubuntu Football Academy
- Boys Third place Cape Town City FC
- Boys Fourth place SAFA Cape Town Academy
- Girls Winners RV United
- Girls Runners-up Cape Town Roses
- Girls Third place Dangerous Heroes
- Girls Fourth place Ubuntu Football Academy
Individual Awards (Boys)
- Referee of the tournament Simankele Mnyanda
- Goalkeeper of the tournament Ayaan Jacobs (Antalyaspor JPM CT)
- Defender of the tournament Luke Hendricks (Ubuntu Football Academy)
- Midfielder of the tournament Anovuyo Mgoqi (Cape Town City FC)
- Striker of the tournament Jordan Mach (Antalyaspor JPM CT)
- Top Goalscorer of the tournament Jordan Mach, Thurston Phillips & Lwandle Madingi (Antalyaspor JPM CT)
- Fairplay team of the tournament D6
- Coach of the tournament Gareth Ncaca (Antalyaspor JPM CT)
- Player of the tournament Jordan Mach (Antalyaspor JPM CT)
Individual Awards (Girls)
- Goalkeeper of the tournament Bilqees Salie (RV United)
- Defender of the tournament Hajiera Sulayman (Ubuntu Football Academy)
- Striker of the tournament Lisakhanya Situlweni (Cape Town Roses)
- Top Goalscorer of the tournament Emihle Mazana and Lisakhanya Situlweni (Cape Town Roses)
- Fairplay team of the tournament Houtbay Ladies
- Coach of the tournament Vuyokazi Kayi (RV United)
- Player of the tournament Bilqees Salie (RV United)
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