Panorama FC soars to victory
In an unexpected move, the Engen Cup trophy is finally lifted by Panorama FC, ending the wait.
Panorama FC won the fiercely contested 2025 Gauteng Engen Knockout Challenge tournament in a spectacular demonstration of talent, perseverance, and teamwork, on July 20 at Marks Park.
The underdog team overcame all odds and established its place in football history.
The players gave it their all on the pitch, outplaying their opponents at every turn thanks to a combination of youthful energy, tactical skill and unwavering dedication. The respected Engen Cup trophy was unexpectedly won by Panorama since they were not the tournament favourites. The team stunned everyone with their outstanding performance, determination and a never-say-die mentality, characterising the team’s run to the championship, which ended in an exciting triumph that will live on in the hearts of supporters forever.
Panorama played a strong opponent and the match was an intense contest, but in the end, the team’s skill and determination paid off. In the fast-paced final, Panorama stepped up to win their first challenge title, winning 2–1 against U18 Kaizer Chiefs.
“Our next step is to compete in the National Engen Champ of Champs Tournament, representing Gauteng Province. We’ll start early preparations by researching the participating teams, analysing their style of play, and identifying their strengths and weaknesses to plan effectively,” said Luyanda Gcabashe, Panorama FC U18 coach and the Coach of the Tournament.
He explained about areas where his team needs to improve, and how he plans to work on those areas.
“We need to improve in the final third, particularly in converting chances into goals. Scoring early can give us a strong advantage, and we aim to work on this by dedicating more training time to finishing and shooting drills,” said Luyanda.
He expressed his feelings of winning the challenge title and what this achievement means for his team.
“I’m over the moon and still in disbelief. This achievement means a lot to Panorama FC, and we’ve made history. It shows that we have the potential to reach even greater heights in the future,” he said.
The triumph of Panorama FC is evidence of the group’s diligence, determination, and dedication to perfection. The coaching staff of the team was important in getting the players ready for the event by giving them the self-assurance and tactics they needed to compete at the top level.
