Joy for Kaizer Chiefs and Sundowns in 2024 Engen Champ of Champs

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Kaizer Chiefs FC successfully regained their Engen Champ of Champs title on Sunday, 29 September after they emerged victorious against Stellenbosch FC at the Marks Park Stadium in Johannesburg.

Amakhosi, who lifted the title two years ago had to dig deep for the result, having to content the title with a highly spirited Stellies side who held them for most parts of the match before a late strike by the newly crowned champions in the closing minutes successfully handed Amakhosi their title.

Football – 2024 Engen Champ of Champs – Day 3 – Wits Marks Park – Johannesburg
Kaizer Chiefs FC celebrates first place after the 2024 Engen Champ of Champs Day 3 at Wits Marks Park in Johannesburg on 29 September 2024 ©Nokwanda Zondi/BackpagePix

The Gauteng province were the big winners of the Engen Champ of Champs as Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies also lifted the Engen Champ of Champs title in the Girls division.

Sundowns were up against KZN champions, Durban Ladies in a highly contested encounter that concluded with the club from the nation’s capital claiming the victory, a result that saw the Engen Champ of Champs trophies remain in Gauteng for the next year.

Football – 2024 Engen Champ of Champs – Day 3 – Wits Marks Park – Johannesburg
Mamelodi Sundowns players celebrate with trophy after winning the girls championship beating Durban Ladies in the Final during the 2024 Engen Champ of Champs Day 3 at Wits Marks Park in Johannesburg on 29 September 2024 ©Ryan Wilkisky/BackpagePix

Present at the finals on Sunday was Engen Champ of Champs brand ambassadors, Brighton Mhlongo as well as Thabo Senong who shared satisfaction on the quality of the football over the three-day tournament.

“This has been yet another exciting edition of the Engen Champ of Champs where talent was given an opportunity to shine. It is encouraging to see how the gap has significantly narrowed in both the boys’ and girls’ division, proving that the tournament is becoming more and more competitive” said Mhlongo.

Senong, who was recently appointed by FIFA touched on the quality of coaching at the tournament, saying that it has been truly exceptional to witness young coaches implementing current coaching methods.

“The talent has been exceptional but what is equally important to note is the quality of coaching that we have seen. I have been encouraged to see how these young coaches, both in the boys’ and girls’ divisions have been experimenting and implementing current coaching trends – a clear indication of a good future for South African coaches” said Senong.

Engen Champ of Champs Individual Winners:

GIRLS

Goalkeeper of the tournament                                 Aphiwe Msomi – Durban Ladies             

Defender of the tournament                      Michaela Swartz – Mamelodi Sundowns

Midfielder of the tournament                    Siphesihle Magazi – Mamelodi Sundowns

Top Goalscorer                                                                Kagiso Dintiwe – Cape Town Roses

Striker of the tournament                                           Kwezi Khoza – Durban Ladies

Coach of the tournament                                           Andisiwe Mgcoyi – Mamelodi Sundowns

Player of the tournament                                            Kwezi Khoza -Durban Ladies

Match Official of the tournament                           Kgotso Mashamba

BOYS

Goalkeeper of the tournament                                 Alizna Canca – Ebhayi FC

Defender of the tournament                     Tashiel Rugunanan – Kaizer Chiefs

Midfielder of the tournament                    Luthando Azasakhe – Stellenbosch FC

Top Goalscorer                                                                Nizaam Fleux – Kaizer Chiefs FC

Striker of the tournament                                           Tlotlang Gaseitisioe – Kaizer Chiefs FC

Coach of the tournament                                           David Mathebula

Player of the tournament                                            Tashiel Rugunanan – Kaizer Chiefs

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