Roses and Cape Town City crowned Engen Knockout Challenge champs
Cape Town football fans were treated to a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 Engen Knockout Challenge, at Erica Park, on Sunday.
Cape Town Roses cemented their dominance in the girls’ division, capturing a historic fourth consecutive title, while Cape Town City triumphed in the boys’ division, claiming the crown after falling just short in last year’s final.
The Western Cape’s top u18 boys’ and u20 girls’ football teams competed over three days of intense action, which showcased the depth of talent in the region.
In the girls’ division, Cape Town Roses continued their reign with a commanding 2-0 win over RV United in the final, further solidifying their legacy as the team to beat in the province.
In the boys’ division, Cape Town City finally seized their moment, defeating Eagles Performance Academy 3-1 in a high-tempo title game, fuelled by their hunger to finish what they just missed out on a year ago.
The tournament once again echoed the 2025 theme, “It’s Your Moment, Future Diski Legends,” capturing the energy and ambition of South Africa’s rising stars.
Cape Town Roses and Cape Town City will now fly the province’s flag when they go in search of the national title 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 – Joshua 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 – Joshua Taylor – Cape Town City
Fairplay team of the tournament – SAFA Cape Town Academy
Referee of the tournament – Ms Cleo Ben
