Jomo Cosmos FC and Kempton Park Ladies FC crowned Engen Champ of Champs

Another thrilling Engen Knockout Challenge concluded on October 9 with Jomo Cosmos FC and Kempton Park Ladies FC claiming national bragging rights in the boys and girls divisions respectively.

The two sides beat Ubuntu and Shooting Stars respectively in the finals at Marks Park in Johannesburg.

The Engen Champ of Champs finals brought to a close a month-long tournament in which 18 teams and 360 young players participated in across the country, leading to 16 teams qualifying for the Engen Champ of Champs.

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“Although the nature of competitive sports means that only one team can be declared a winner, all teams participating in the 2021 Engen Knockout Challenge were winners,” said Bulela Mkandawire, Engen’s brand and sponsorship manager after the final.

“We were also thrilled to see young people come out and participate in the tournament when they could have remained at home. The skills and enthusiasm we witnessed over the course of the event is truly inspiring.

“The past 18 months have been incredibly difficult and stressful for young people who have had their lives completely disrupted. Not only has learning and school taken a new direction, but many have also had to take on additional responsibilities in their homes amidst changing economic conditions and the loss of loved ones.

“We hope that this tournament brought some normality to the lives of participants, and we look forward to the 2022 tournament.”

The individual prizes were:
Goalkeeper of the tournament: Tokollo Makgolane (Jomo Cosmos) and Kgomotso Musimango (Kempton Park Ladies FC)

Defender of the tournament: Tonny Mbunga (Ubuntu FC) and Unathi Simayile (RV United)

Midfielder of the tournament: Kyle Bailey (Ubuntu FC) and Bryden Mokobi (Kempton Park Ladies FC)

Striker of the tournament: Essien Makwarimba (Jomo Cosmos) and Ronnel Dannelly (Shooting Stars)

Referee of the tournament: Muazz Do Crat

Coach of the tournament: Antonio Trigo (Jomo Cosmos) and Martin Matsitela (Kempton Park Ladies FC)

Top goalscorer of the tournament: Tsikiso Moletsane (Junior Birds), Essien Makwarimba (Jomo Cosmos), Asanele Bonani (Chippa United) and Ronnel Dannelly (Shooting Stars)

Player of the tournament: Essien Makwarimba (Jomo Cosmos) and Ronnel Dannelly (Shooting Stars)

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