Bayhill Premier Cup set to crown new champions on Monday

The stage is set for the Bayhill Premier Cup (BPC) final on Monday, where Mamelodi Sundowns will face Antalyaspor for the title.

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Erica Park, in Belhar, hosted the opening and group games, followed by a series of knockout matches. Historically, the Athlone Stadium, in Cape Town, has been the site for the final and closing ceremony of the BPC.

In 2024, when Cape Town Spurs defeated FN Rangers 4-1 in the final, a record crowd of 9 800 spectators was in attendance, highlighting the event’s status as one of the most cherished and followed youth competitions in the nation.

2024 winners, Spurs, will be in action in the Pat Connolly Mid Section on Monday against Randburg, who narrowly missed out on the title in 2025, losing 0-2 to Ubuntu Football Academy in the final, where Henry Ihebe netted both goals to secure the championship for Ubuntu.

On Sunday, Spurs edged out Stars of Africa Academy 1-0, while Randburg displayed a more aggressive approach, winning 3-0 against Eagle Performance Academy (EPA).

In the Plate section semifinals, Rygersdal secured a 1-0 win over the Virginia Sports Academy, while Hout Bay advanced 3-0 from the penalty spot after playing to a goalless draw with Stanturf United.

It’s Mamelodi Sundowns versus Antalyaspor for the Cup. Although Bafana Ba Style will be favoured by most to go all the way, due to their pedigree and reputation, they will face a highly motivated Antalyaspor, who have risen to the challenge time after time to book their place in the title game.

In the semifinals, Antalyaspor eliminated Stellenbosch 5-4 on penalties after a challenging 1-1 draw in regulation time. Sundowns won decisively against Everton, advancing with a 3-0 victory.

The final kicks off at 15:00 at the Athlone Stadium.

RESULTS 

Sunday, 5 April

Bruyns Plate Section: Semifinals
Rygersdal 2-1 Virginia Sports Academy
Hout Bay United (3) 0-0 (0) Stanturf United

Pat Connolly Mid Section Semifinals
Cape Town Spurs 1-0 Stars of Africa Academy
Randburg 3-0 EPA

Roger Clayton Section Semifinals
Mamelodi Sundowns 3-0 Everton
Antalyaspor (5) 1-1 (4) Stellenbosch

FIXTURES 

Monday, 6 April
Venue: Athlone Stadium 

Bruyns Plate Section Final 
11:00 – Hout Bay United vs Ryersdal

Pat Connolly Mid Section Final
12:30 – Cape Town Spurs vs Randburg

Roger Clayton Trophy Final
15:00 – Mamelodi Sundowns vs Antalysapor

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