Runner-up in 2025, Urban Academy lifts Wynberg’s Freedom Cup in 2026
After losing in the 2025 final to Zeekoevlei High, Urban Academy ensured they went all the way in 2026 by beating Bishops 3-1 in the final of the Wynberg Freedom Cup on Sunday.
Their standout player, Qhamani Gubevu, played a crucial role for the Gqeberha school throughout the tournament and was a deserving recipient of the Player of the Tournament Award for his exceptional performances.
He dominated the final against Bishops, controlling the game against a team that had won the St Andrew’s College Football Cup in 2025.
In the semi-finals, Urban Academy beat Westerford High 2-0, while Bishops narrowly secured a 1-0 win against George Royal Academy.
The Plate went the way of Pinelands High, who scored a 2-0 victory over last year’s Cup winners, Zeekoevlei.
The Bowl final, originally scheduled for Sunday, was not played as Trinity House Centurion forfeited their match against Trident College.
George Royal Academy crowned u17 champions
Wynberg’s 1st XI exited the u19 competition after a 4-3 penalty shootout loss to Westerford High, following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. But Wynberg’s u17 side made it all the way to the final. They, however, stumbled on the final hurdle, with George Royal Academy claiming the silverware by a slim 1-0 margin.
St Peter’s College edged out Reddam House Constantia in the Plate final. There was next to nothing between the sides. They finished regulation time 1-1 before St Peter’s claimed a tension-filled penalty shootout 6-5.
The Cape Academy of Mathematics, Science and Technology (CAMST) secured the bronze medal by defeating Edgemead High 1-0.
Curro Century City captured the Bowl, beating Westerford High in the final.
Paul Roos Gimnasium crowned u15 champions
The u15 title came down to a penalty shootout between Paul Roos and Grey College after neither scored in regulation time. The Western Cape locals, then, snatched victory 3-1 from the spot.
St Peter’s College lifted the Plate, sneaking past Curro Century City 4-3 in a penalty shootout, following a goalless draw.
Wynberg Boys’ High placed third after a 1-0 win over Bridge House.
The Bowl was also decided from the spot, with Reddam House Constantia beating Hout Bay International 3-1 following a goalless draw.
u19 RESULTS
Sunday, 3 May
Cup Competition Quarterfinals
Westerford (4) 1-1 (3) Wynberg Boys’ High
Urban Academy 1-0 Bridge House
Bishops (4) 1-1 (3) Plumstead
George Royal 1-0 Rondebosch Boys’ High
Plate Semifinals
Zeekoevlei (3) 0-0 (2) Milnerton
Pinelands 2-0 Paul Roos B
Cup Competition Semifinals
Urban Academy 2-0 Westerford
Bishops 1-0 George Royal
Bowl Final
Trident College vs Trinity House Centurion (forfeited by Trinity House)
Plate Final
Zeekoevlei 0-2 Pinelands
Bronze Playoff 3rd/4th
George Royal (3) 0-0 (2) Westerford
Cup Final
Urban Academy 3-1 Bishops
u17 RESULTS
Cup Competition Semifinals
George Royal Academy 1-0 Edgemead
Wynberg (3) 0-0 (2) CAMST
Bronze Playoff
CAMST 1-0 Edgemead
Cup Final
George Royal 1-0 Wynberg Boys’ High
Plate Semifinals
St Peter’s College 1-0 Bridge House
Reddam House Constantia 4-0 Rondebosch Boys’ High
Plate Final
St Peter’s College (6) 1-1 (5) Reddam House Constantia
Bowl Final
Curro Century City 3-0 Westerford
u15 RESULTS
Semifinals
Grey College (2) 0-0 (0) Bridge House
Paul Roos 2-0 Wynberg
Bronze Playoff
Wynberg 1-0 Bridge House
Cup Final
Paul Roos (3) 0-0 (1) Grey College
Plate Final
St Peter’s College (4) 0-0 (3) Curro Century City
Bowl Final
Reddam House Constantia (3) 0-0 (1) Hout Bay International
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