By Zukiswa Tshaka
The draw for this year’s edition of the Engen Knockout Challenge was conducted at the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban on Tuesday.
This year sees the return of Lamontville Golden Arrows and Maritzburg United while AmaZulu are the hosts.
The tournament celebrates 20 years of unleashing raw talent in the KwaZulu-Natal province. The games will be played from 15 to 17 July 2022 at King’s Park.
This year’s edition sees the tournament having female teams being included.
SAFA eThekwini president Mazwi Mkhize thanked the Engen for supporting the football fratenetity.
Reneilwe Letsholonyane, who is an ambassador, said he’s expecting more from this province as it has talent.
“With better preparations this year I’m hoping teams will give us good football as they have the entire year to prepare for this tournament,” the former Bafana Bafana star said.
Ladies’ draw:
Group A
Shooting Stars, Lamontville Ladies, Sapphire FC, Brazil Academy FC
Group B
DUT FC, MUT FC, Sunflower FC, KwaMashu Sisters FC
Men’s draw:
Group A
AmaZulu FC, Terror Stars FC, Midlands Academy FC, Kwadayeni Citizen FC
Group B
Trouble Tigers, Magic Future Stars, Professor Ngubane Academy FC, Langalibalele FC
Group C
Lamontville Golden Arrows, Durban North Academy FC, Mthonayaza FC, Masters FC
Group D
Maritzburg United , KZN Academy, Mophela Development FC, Ballito United FC.
