ALL SYSTEMS GO AS DURBAN HOSTS 2025 ENGEN KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE DRAW

The Durban draw for the 2025 Engen Knockout Challenge took place on Monday, 01 July at the Pavilion Hotel, officially setting the stage for one of South Africa’s top youth football tournaments.

This year, Durban Ladies will look to defend their title, while the boys’ division prepares to crown a new champion.

Former Orlando Pirates and Bafana Bafana goalkeeper, Brighton Mhlongo, encouraged players to make the most of the opportunity, saying, “This tournament gives you purpose, exposure, and pressure it’s your moment to rise.”

Echoing this, Engen Communications Manager, Gavin Smith, highlighted the importance of the campaign message: “‘It’s Your Moment, Future Diski Legends’ speaks to every player with a dream. This platform is about more than football it’s about hope, confidence, and growth.”

ENGEN KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE DURBAN DRAW OUTCOME:

GIRLS DRAW

GROUP A: DURBAN LADIES, SUNFLOWER, TOTI LADIES

GROUP B: UMLAZI YOUNG LIONS, MPHEHLI ALL STARS, BABHAMBE

GROUP C: ADAMS ACADEMY, SENZOKUHLE, WESTVILLE LADIES

GROUP D: BRAZIL ACADEMY, KWAMASHU LADIES, EZEMVELO

BOYS DRAW

GROUP A: JUNIOR STARS, CLERMONT EAGLES, AMAZULU

GROUP B: HIGHLANDERS ACADEMY, MANDENI CELTICS, ETHEKWINI CITY STYLES

GROUP C: MILANDS ACADEMY, KUSEKHAYA ACADEMY, INANDA XL

GROUP D: SOUTH COAST UNITED, MOPHELA DEVELOPMENT, KZN ACADEMY

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