10 October 2025 –The opening day of the 2025 Engen Champ of Champs delivered an exciting showcase of youth football at the Tuks High Performance Centre, as teams from across the country kicked off their campaigns in both the Boys U-18 and Girls U-20 divisions.
The day featured an exciting line-up of fixtures, including a thrilling Boys U-18 clash where Cape Town City edged past Kusekhaya Football Academy 2-0. In the Girls U-20 division, Cape Town Roses delivered a dominant 6-0 victory over City Lads, setting an electric tone for the weekend ahead. Each encounter reflected the tournament’s spirit It’s Your Moment of Glory, with young players seizing their opportunity to shine on one of South Africa’s biggest youth football stages.
Engen’s Brand & Sponsorship Manager,Tsholo Tiro, praised the players’ commitment:
“The opening day of the Engen Champ of Champs truly reflected what this platform stands for: passion, development, and opportunity. It’s inspiring to see how far these young players have come, and we look forward to witnessing even greater moments as the tournament unfolds.”
The action continues tomorrow with more group stage fixtures as teams battle for a spot in Sunday’s semi-finals & finals .