Revitalising Lentegeur Sports Field: Mitchells Plain Youth Cup set for kick-off
The eagerly awaited Mitchells Plain Youth Cup (MPYC) is set to unite the community for a dynamic two-day football event, taking place on 12 and 13 October at the Lentegeur Sports Field.
Sixteen local teams will challenge for the title, while the venue will also present small businesses with opportunities to promote and expand their brands.
The event has drawn significant backing from the City of Cape Town, the Western Cape Government, Comtel, Albany Peninsula Beverages, MTN, Liberty Promenade, Elements Garden, and Tygerburger. Watergate Shopping Centre, meanwhile, has sponsored a prestigious award, which will be presented to the winning team at a grand ceremony after the completion of the football competition.
The Mitchells Plain Local Football Association and South African Football Association Cape Town have also sanctioned the Youth Cup.
Tournament Director, Councillor Avron Plaatjies, said he was excited about the impact the event will have on the community: “The Mitchells Plain Youth Cup is more than just a football tournament,” he explained. “It’s about uniting our community, providing opportunities for our youth, and fostering a sense of pride and ownership in revitalising Lentegeur Sports Field.”
Provincial Minister of Cultural Affairs and Sport, Ricardo Mackenzie, echoed that sentiment, saying: “We are incredibly proud to support an event that brings people together while also creating opportunities for local businesses. The Mitchells Plain Youth Cup is proof that sports can be a powerful driver of social and economic growth.”
Plaatjies said an invitation to the event went beyond football enthusiasts to encompass the entire Cape Town community, and he encouraged the community’s participation in a weekend brimming with exhilarating matches, delicious cuisine, and local culture.
“Together, we will support the youth of Mitchells Plain and honour the essence of community,” he said. “Let us unite to create history by rejuvenating Lentegeur Sports Field, and empowering our young people and entrepreneurs.”
12 October Saturday Fixtures
09:00. Field A: Lentegeur FC vs Strandfontein FC
09:00. Field B: Beacon City FC vs Barcelona FC
09:00. Field C: Beacon Spurs FC vs Stanturf FC
10:00. Field A: Rockafellas FC vs Milano United
10:00. Field B: Red Rovers FC vs New Foresters
10:00. Field C: Kenpark FC vs Bayhill United FC
11:00. Field A: FC Tafelzucht vs Westridge FC
11:00. Field B: Ikapa Sporting FC vs Bayview FC
11:00. Field C: Stanturf FC vs Barcelona FC
12:00: Break for opening of the tournament
13:00. Field A: Beacon Spurs FC vs Beacon City FC
13:00. Field B: Strandfontein FC vs Bayhill United FC
13:00. Field C: Lentegeur FC vs Kenpark FC
14:00. Field A: New Foresters FC vs Milano United
14:00. Field B: New Rovers FC vs Rockafellas FC
14:00. Field C: Westridge FC vs Bayview FC
15:00. Field A: FC Tafelzucht vs Ikapa Sporting FC
15:00. Field B: Barcelona FC vs Beacon Spurs FC
15:00. Field C: Stanturf FC vs Beacon City FC
16:00. Field A: Bayhill United FC vs Lentegeur FC
16:00. Field B: Stranfontein FC vs Kenpark FC
16:00. Field C: Milano United vs Red Rovers FC
17:00. Field A: New Foresters FC vs Rockafellas FC
17:00. Field B: Bayview FC vs FC Tafelzucht
17:00. Field C: Westridge FC vs Ikapa Sporting FC
Sunday, 13 October Fixtures
Plate Quarterfinals
09:00. Field A: 3rd Place Group A vs 4th Place Group D
09:00. Field B: 3rd Place Group B vs 4th Place Group C
09:00. Field C: 3rd Place Group C vs 4th Place Group B
09:00. Field A: 3rd Place Group D vs 4th Place Group A
Winner Quarterfinals
10:00: Field B: Winner Group A vs Runners up Group D
10:00. Field C: Winner Group B vs Runners up Group C
10:00. Field B: Winner Group C vs Runners up Group B
10:00. Field C: Winner Group D vs Runners up Group A
Plate Semi-finals
11:00. Field B: Winner match 25 vs Winner match 26
11:00. Field C: Winner match 27 vs Winner match 28
Winners Semi-finals
12:00. Field B: Winner match 29 vs Winner match 30
12:00. Field C: Winner match 31 vs Winner match 32
Plate Final
13:00. Field A: Winner match 33 vs Winner match 34
Note: Friendly Game: To be announced.
Winners Final
15:00. Field A: Winner match 35 vs Winner match 36
