Stellenbosch FC’s Engen Knockout Challenge campaign gets underway on Friday with both the Club’s Men’s U-18 and Ladies U-20 teams in action.

Champions in 2023 and 2024, Stellenbosch FC will be looking to reclaim their Men’s title at the Engen Knockout Challenge when the 2026 edition of the competition gets underway at Erica Park in Cape Town on Friday morning.

The Young Maroons have been drawn in Group B alongside Ubuntu Football Academy, Table View FC, and Eyethu FC, the latter of whom they will face in their tournament opener.

The Stellenbosch FC U-18 Men’s squad:

1. Jaydon Wilson
2. Yaseen Mannies
3. Rivaldo Louw
4. Iviwe Slinger
5. Callen Muller
6. Heinrich Klaasens
7. Liyakanya Sambane
8. Ayabonga Moloi
9. Dylan Titus
10. Asiphile Tshazwa
11. Ethan van Neel
12. Gugulethu Blouw
13. Haydon Hope
14. Iviwe Mketo
15. Logan Hendricks
16. Vaughen Sebastian
17. Ved Klein
18. Zachary Williams
20. Lithemba Mondliwa
21. Bukho Yhuyhu
22. Chanler Brooks

Fixtures

Friday, 26 June 2026: Stellenbosch FC vs Eyethu FC (11h00)
Friday, 26 June 2026: Stellenbosch FC vs Tableview FC (16h30)
Saturday,  27 June 2026: Stellenbosch FC vs Ubuntu FC (09h00)

Our opponents for this year’s Engen Knockout Challenge 🏆

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— Stellenbosch FC (@StellenboschFC) June 16, 2026

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Stellenbosch FC’s Ladies team will make their second appearance at the Engen Knockout Challenge after making their debut in the competition last season.

The Stellenbosch FC Ladies U-20 squad:

1. Mia Heneke (C)
2. Mikayla Petersen (VC)
3. Summer-Rose De Vos
4. Lelethu Silenge
5. Kesha Baptiste
6. Peyton Le Roux
7. Sienna Green
8. Judy Frieslaar
9. Lethuthando Mthembu
10. Gemma Black
11. Cameron Carolissen
12. Shenicke Meyer
13. Leigh Kleinsmith
14. Geneve Jaftha
15. Christen Davids
16. Ashley Meiring
17. Jesse Jacobs
18. Alvina Enoh
19. Tadiwanashe Mvamuka
35. Roche Baardman

Fixtures:

Friday, 26 June 2026: Stellenbosch FC vs RV United (10h00)
Friday, 26 June 2026: Stellenbosch FC vs Salt River Blackpool (13h30)
Saturday, 27 June 2026: Stellenbosch FC vs Rygersdal (12h00)

All matches will be available to watch live on the SuperSport Schools platform.