ENGEN Knockout Challenge
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| Organising body | Engen |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2003 |
| Region | South Africa |
| Qualifier for | ENGEN Champ of Champs |
| Website | http://www.engenknockoutchallenge.co.za/ |
The ENGEN Knockout Challenge is an annual youth soccer tournament in South Africa hosted by Engen Petroleum in partnership with SAFA. First hosted in 2003, the tournament celebrated its 20-year anniversary in 2023 and is one of the longest running youth tournaments in the country. The tournament serves as qualification for the ENGEN Champ of Champs where the winners of the nine provincial titles battle it out to be crowned Champ of Champs.
In 2020, Engen announced the launch of the women's division to be contested by U/20 teams.[1] The 2021 Cape Town leg saw the first women's champion crowned.[2]
Winners[edit]
Johannesburg leg Men's U/17[edit]
| Year | Winners | Runners-Up | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Bidvest Wits | |
| 2016 | |||
| 2017 | Stars of Africa | ||
| 2018 | |||
| 2019 | |||
| 2020 | |||
| 2021 | Jomo Cosmos | TS Galaxy | |
| 2022 | Kaizer Chiefs | ||
| 2023 | Mamelodi Sundowns | TS Galaxy | [3] |
Johannesburg leg Women's U/20[edit]
| Year | Winners | Runner-Up | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kempton Park Ladies | ||
| 2022 | University of Johannesburg | JVW Sapphires | |
| 2023 | University of Johannesburg | JVW Sapphires | [4] |
Cape Town leg men's U/17[edit]
| Year | Winners | Runners-Up | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ASD Cape Town | Liverpool-Portlands | [5] |
| 2015 | |||
| 2016 | |||
| 2017 | Old Mutual Football Academy | ||
| 2018 | Hellenic | Hout Bay United | [6] |
| 2019 | |||
| 2020 | |||
| 2021 | Ubuntu Cape Town | Cape Town City | [7] |
| 2022 | Cape Town City | Stellenbosch | [8] |
| 2023 | Stellenbosch | Ubuntu Cape Town | [9] |
| 2024 | Stellenbosch | Cape Town City | [10] |
Cape Town leg women's U/20[edit]
| Year | Winners | Runner-Up | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | RV United Women | Spurs Women | [2] |
| 2022 | Cape Town Roses | Dangerous Heros | [8] |
| 2023 | Cape Town Roses | RV United Women | [9] |
| 2024 | Cape Town Roses | Dangerous Heros | [11] |
References[edit]
- ^ Abrahams, Celine (2020-09-05). "Junior Women to Play in Engen Knockout Challenge". gsport4girls. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ a b Marele, Lonwabo (2021-10-01). "RV crowned first Engen Knockout women's champs". Vukani News. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "UJ, Sundowns crowned Engen Knockout Challenge GP Champs". SuperSport. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ Shozi, Asanda (2023-07-11). "UJ Successfully Defend Engen Knockout Challenge Title". gsport4girls. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ Mkhize, Malusi "Khabazela". "ASD Development Champions Of Cape Town". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ Release, Press. "Hellenic claim Engen Knockout Challenge honours". Kickoff. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Engen Challenge 2021: UBUNTU And RV United Are Crowned Champions". capeat6sport. 2021-09-27. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ a b Makonco, Sinethemba (2022-07-11). "CT City Win Engen Knockout Challenge In Western Cape". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ a b Pongco, Siya (2023-09-04). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Cape Town Roses and Stellenbosch FC are the winners of the Cape Town Engen Knockout Championships". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Engen Knockout Challenge". SportsClub. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
- ^ Marele, Lonwabo (2024-06-13). "Victorious Roses shift focus to Sasol women's league". Southern Mail. Retrieved 2024-06-18.