Panorama FC Crowned New Boys’ Champions As UJ Ladies Return To Glory At The 2025 Engen Knockout Challenge

The curtains closed on an action-packed 2025 Engen Knockout Challenge Gauteng leg this weekend, with a new wave of champions etching their names into provincial history. Panorama FC and the University of Johannesburg Ladies lifted the trophies in the boys’ and girls’ divisions respectively, after an intense three days of top-tier football at Marks Park.

The tournament brought together Gauteng’s finest under-18 boys and under-20 girls’ teams, all chasing the dream of representing their province on the national stage.

In the boys’ division, Panorama FC rose to the occasion in a high-tempo final, sealing a 2–1 victory to clinch their first Engen Knockout Challenge title.

In the girls’ final, University of Johannesburg delivered a clinical performance, edging JVW 1–0 to reclaim the Engen Knockout Challenge title after narrowly missing out in 2024.

This year’s theme, “It’s Your Moment, Future Diski Legends”, rang true as new heroes emerged and lifelong memories were made. The Engen Knockout Challenge once again highlighted why it remains the gold standard for grassroots football development in South Africa.

Both Panorama FC and the University of Johannesburg will now represent Gauteng at the prestigious Engen Champ of Champs, set for October 2025

Engen Knockout Individual awards:

GIRLS

Goalkeeper of the tournament                                    Casey Gordon– JVW            

Defender of the tournament                                       Naylene Morgau– SAFA Academy

Midfielder of the tournament                                      Adrielle Mibe – UJ

Top Goalscorer                                                          Hlalala Mkhari– SAFA Academy

Striker of the tournament                                           Gugu  Dhlamini – UJ

Coach of the tournament                                            Delisile Mbatha–  UJ

Player of the tournament                                            Adrielle Mibe -UJ

Fair play team of the tournament                                Future Stars Ladies

BOYS

Goalkeeper of the tournament                                    Mihailo Mijatovic – Joburg City            

Defender of the tournament                                       Tiago Kahn – Panorama FC

Midfielder of the tournament                                      Andile Mtsweni – Kazier Chiefs

Striker of the tournament                                          Neo Maswabi–  Panorama FC

Coach of the tournament                                           Luyanda Gcabashe– Panorama FC

Player of the tournament                                           Tiago Kahn -Panorama FC

Fairplay team of the tournament                                University of Pretoria

Top Goalscorer :

1. Lucky Mathewi -SuperSport United
2. Mabutho Nkosi – School of Excellence
3. Kamohelo Matreletse -Mamelodi Sundowns
4. Nkululeko Soldaat- Wits University
5. Diego Da Sliva – University of Pretoria
6. Jozela Nceba – RESA
7. Sibusiso Tolomane – Mamelodi Sundowns
8. Neo Maswabi – Panorama FC

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