The Stellenbosch FC U-18 side is gearing up for the 2026 Bayhill Premier Cup, just days after the Academy enjoyed a strong showing at the De Beers tournament.

Stellenbosch’s Young Maroons will be in action at Erica Park on Thursday afternoon when they get their 2026 Bayhill Premier Cup campaign underway.

The team from the Winelands have been drawn in Group C alongside opening-day opponents, Virginia Football Academy, as well as Jomo’s Power FC and Two for Joy FC, and will be looking to improve on their best result of a runners-up finish achieved in 2022.

Wednesday, 1 April 2026 – Stellenbosch FC vs Jomo’s Power FC (16h15)
Thursday, 2 April 2026 – Stellenbosch FC vs Virginia Football Academy (15h00)
Friday, 3 April 2026 – Opening Ceremony (19h30)
Saturday, 4 April 2026 – Stellenbosch FC vs Two for Joy FC (10h15)

The Stellenbosch FC squad for the 2026 Bayhill Premier Cup:

No. 01 – Nathan Langeveldt (Goalkeeper) (Captain)
No. 16 – Jayden Wilson (Goalkeeper)

No. 06 – Luthando Vena (Defender)
No. 03 – Jaydon Tremmers (Defender)
No. 09 – Zachary Williams (Defender)
No. 12 – Ved Klein (Defender)
No. 15 – Zailen Jacobs (Defender)
No. 17 – Roger Willemse (Defender)
No. 22 – Rafael da Silva (Defender) (Vice-captain)

No. 02 – Yassen Minnies (Midfielder)
No. 08 – Hayden Adams (Midfielder)
No. 13 – Ayabonga Moloi (Midfielder)
No. 14 – Ronaldo Adams (Midfielder)
No. 18 – Salegh Nordien (Midfielder)
No. 21 – Clayton Leonard (Midfielder)

No. 07 – Raoul Daniels (Forward)
No. 10 – Rayyaan Liederman (Forward)
No. 11 – Asphile Tshazwa (Forward)
No. 19 – Liya Sambane (Forward)
No. 20 – Curtlee Kerwill (Forward)

Technical team: Jean-Pierre Farrugia, Roger Cupido, Bryce Petersen, Vernon Williams, Hilda du Toit, Zadanian Coleridge, and Ronaldo van der Rheede.

Recap | The winners from the 2025 Stellenbosch FC Academy awards ceremony

Last weekend, three sides from the SFC Academy took part in the 2026 edition of the De Beers tournament, including Stellies’ reigning U-12 and U-14 champions.

Those two age groups were ultimately unable to defend their titles, with the U-12s suffering a defeat in their final and the U-14s falling out in the quarter-finals, but Stellenbosch did add to the trophy cabinet after the U-16s were crowned champions after defeating Central AFC.

From the title-winning squad, Stellies’ Bukhu Yhuyhu took home the Top Goalscorer award, while Muzzammil Gideon, who was named SFC Academy Goalkeeper of the Year in 2025, claimed the Golden Glove trophy.

Meanwhile, in the U-12 category, Siyavuya Siyo was also crowned as the age group’s Top Goalscorer.