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ENGEN KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE JOHANNESBURG: U20 LADIES DRAW

Johannesburg, South Africa – The stage is officially set for another exciting edition of the Engen Knockout Challenge Johannesburg, with the U20 Ladies tournament draw now confirmed ahead of the competition taking place from 17–19 July 2026 at Marks Park Sports Club.

Recognised as one of South Africa's premier youth football development tournaments, the Engen Knockout Challenge continues to provide a platform for the country's brightest young footballers to showcase their talent while competing for regional honours. The draw has produced several mouth-watering fixtures, with powerhouse clubs, universities, academies and emerging teams all aiming to book their place in the knockout.


U20 Ladies Groups

Group A

• Mamelodi Sundowns FC

• SAFA Academy

• University of Johannesburg

• Rosina Sedibane Sports School

Group A promises to be one of the toughest pools, with defending youth football heavyweights Mamelodi Sundowns facing strong opposition from SAFA Academy, UJ and Rosina Sedibane Sports School.


Group B

• Mamelodi XI Stars

• Springs Home Sweepers

• TUT FC

• Kaizer Chiefs Ladies


Another highly competitive group sees Kaizer Chiefs Ladies, TUT FC and Mamelodi XI

Stars battling alongside Springs Home Sweepers for a place in the next round.


Group C

• Wits University FC

• University of Pretoria

• JVW FC


Although featuring three teams, Group C boasts exceptional quality. University rivals Wits and UP will renew their rivalry, while JVW FC enters the tournament as one of the favourites after consistently producing top women's football talent.


Group D

• TS Galaxy Queens

• Future Stars Ladies

• Panorama Ladies


TS Galaxy Queens headline Group D alongside Future Stars Ladies and Panorama Ladies, with every point expected to prove crucial in the race for qualification.


Tournament Preview

The tournament is expected to deliver three days of high-intensity football, with scouts, coaches and supporters set to descend on Marks Park to witness South Africa's next generation of women's football stars in action.


Many current stars of the Hollywoodbets Super League first announced themselves

through the Engen Knockout Challenge, making the tournament an important stepping

stone towards professional football and national team selection.

As kick-off approaches, anticipation continues to build for what promises to be another

memorable Johannesburg edition of the Engen Knockout Challenge, where dreams will

be realised and future stars will begin their journey.


Tournament Details

• Event: Engen Knockout Challenge Johannesburg

• Category: U20 Ladies

• Dates: 17–19 July 2026

• Venue: Marks Park Sports Club, Johannesburg

Football fans can expect an action-packed weekend as the country's most promising young female footballers compete for regional supremacy and the opportunity to further cement their place among South Africa's rising stars.

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