The DStv Diski Challenge winners will train and play against elite teams
Stellenbosch FC are set for a major tour of the UK which will see them train and play against elite teams.
The Stellies will be on their second European tour thanks to their DStv Diski Challenge win which earned them their second international trip.
Stellenbosch FC will again have the opportunity to be part of The Next Generation Cup which commences in the UK next month as teams from England, India and South Africa come together for an exciting tournament hosted by the Premier League from August 1-4.
‘Matches will be 11-a-side encounters playing out for 50 minutes’
The competition, which will be held at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor training ground, will run over four match rounds, with two groups of four clubs playing each other before proceeding to a final fixture based on table positions to close the tournament.
“This will be held at Loughborough University Stadium in England where this year’s winners will be crowned. All matches will be 11-a-side encounters playing out for 50 minutes long, divided into two 25-minute halves,” said a joint statement from Multichoice and the PSL.
All matches of the NextGen Cup will be streamed lived on the SuperSport Schools App with selected fixtures also broadcast live on the SuperSport Schools channel (216).
Stellenbosch became the second team to win two DDC crowns
Stellenbosch showcased unparalleled skill and determination over the course of the 2023-24 season, epitomising the essence of the DDC.
Led by the remarkable Mervin Boji, whose hat-trick secured Stellies the win, the team's resilience and passion illuminated the pitch, captivating audiences nationwide.
Stellenbosch became one of only two clubs to have clinched the DStv Diski Challenge title twice.
