The countdown to the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge Cape Town tournament has officially begun following the successful completion of the regional qualifying rounds, hosted by SAFA Cape Town.
After a highly competitive qualification campaign, 32 teams have earned their place in one of South Africa’s most prestigious youth football tournaments. With regional honours at stake and a coveted place at the national Engen Champ of Champs on the line, the stage is set for the Cape Town leg of the Engen Knockout Challenge set for 26 – 28 June.
Held under the 2026 theme, “Where Diski Legends Start,” the Engen Knockout Challenge continues to play a pivotal role in South African football development by providing young players with a platform to showcase their abilities, sharpen their skills and pursue their dreams of playing at the highest level.
The Cape Town tournament will bring together the city’s leading Boys’ U-18 and Girls’ U-20 teams for three days of exciting football action at (venue name).
Defending Boys’ U-18 champions Cape Town City FC and reigning Girls’ U-20 champions Cape Town Roses return with the target firmly on their backs as they seek to defend their crowns and secure qualification for the prestigious Engen Champ of Champs later this year.
Cape Town Engen Knockout Challenge Qualified Teams
Boys U-18
Antalyaspor JMP CT, Cape Town City FC, Central Schools Football, District Six Mitchells Plain, Everton FC, Eyethu FC, Grassy Park United, Hellenic FC, Rising Stars FC, SAFA Cape Town Academy, South End FC, Stellenbosch FC, Table View FC, Ubuntu Football Academy, United Aces, Valhalla United
Girls U-20
Badgers Ladies FC, CPUT Ladies, Cape Town Roses, Dangerous Heroes, Goal Hunters FC, HBUFC, Magic Ladies FC, Otha United, Real Brazilians Ladies FC, RV United, Rygersdal FC, Salt River Blackpool FC, Santos FC, Spurs WFC, Stellenbosch FC, Ubuntu Football Academy
