CAPE TOWN ROSES MAKE IT FOUR-IN-A-ROW AS CAPE TOWN CITY CLINCH BOYS’ TITLE AT 2025 ENGEN KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE

Cape Town Roses secured a historic fourth consecutive girls’ title, while Cape Town City lifted the boys’ trophy after a dominant 3-1 victory over Eagles Performance Academy, at this weekend’s 2025 Engen Knockout Challenge in Erica Park.

Over three thrilling days, the province’s top U18 boys and U20 girls’ teams showcased raw talent and fierce competition. Roses beat RV United 2-0 to maintain their winning streak, while City redeemed last year’s final loss with a high-tempo performance.

The tournament echoed this year’s theme, “It’s Your Moment, Future Diski Legends,” reinforcing its status as a launchpad for rising stars. Both Cape Town Roses and Cape Town City will represent the province at the Engen Champ of Champs in October.

Engen Knockout Individual Awards:

GIRLS

Goalkeeper of the tournament: Bilqees Salie– Salt River Blackpool              

Defender of the tournament Anathi Nqothani– Dangerous Heroes

Midfielder of the tournament:  Zoe De Kock– RV United

Top Goalscorer: Lisakhaya Situlueni– Cape Town Roses

Striker of the tournament: Lisakhaya Situlueni – Cape Town Roses

Coach of the tournament: Xolile Madikane – Cape Town Roses

Player of the tournament: Lisakhaya Situluen – Cape Town Roses

Fair play team of the tournament: Dangerous Heroes

BOYS

Goalkeeper of the tournament: Vaughen Sabatian – Valhalla United            

Defender of the tournament: Abulele Dlekedla – Cape Town City

Midfielder of the tournament: Joshau Taylor – Cape Town City

Top Goalscorer: Jack Kiewiet – Eagles Performance Academy

Striker of the tournament: Raqul Daniels– Valhalla United            

Coach of the tournament: Shamieg Mclaurie – Eagles Performance Academy

Player of the tournament: Joshau Taylor – Cape Town City

Fairplay team of the tournament: SAFA Cape Town Academy

Referee of the tournament: Ms Cleo Ben    

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