Kaizer Chiefs, AmaZulu and Sundowns Ladies secure Engen Champ of Champs semi-final places

Kaizer Chiefs and AmaZulu have reached the U-18 Boys semi-finals at the 2026 Engen Champ of Champs, while Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies continued their outstanding run in the U-20 Girls division on the second day of the tournament.

Kaizer Chiefs topped Group A after collecting three wins and a draw. Their reward is a semi-final against Antalyaspor JMP, who finished as runners-up in Group B.

AmaZulu claimed first place in Group B with two victories and a draw. They will face East High Academy in the other last-four tie after the Mpumalanga-based team finished second in Group A.

Sundowns Ladies remain unbeaten

Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies produced a perfect record in Group A, winning every match without conceding a goal.

The Masandawana ladies will play Superstrikers FC, the Group B runners-up, in the U-20 Girls semi-finals.

RV United qualified for the other semi-final after finishing top of Group B. They will meet Ixias Ladies, who ended the group stage in second place in Group A.

Football figures attend day two

The tournament attracted several prominent figures from South African football on its second day.

Those in attendance included Mamelodi Sundowns Chairman Tlhopie Motsepe, Kaizer Chiefs Sporting Director Kaizer Motaung Jr., Banyana Banyana head coach Desiree Ellis and captain Refiloe Jane.

AmaZulu head coach Arthur Zwane also made a cameo appearance, while former Chippa United coach Kwanele Kopo and Usuthu’s Head of Football Strategy Sinesipho Mali were present to watch the emerging talent on show.

Kaizer Chiefs defender Rushwin Dortley was among those watching from the stands as he supported his younger brother, Emile. Emile is representing the Amakhosi development team in the tournament.

The final day will be held under the theme “Where Diski Legends Start”. It will begin with the semi-finals in both divisions, followed by the third-to-eighth-place play-offs.

The tournament will conclude with the two grand finals, where this year’s Engen Champ of Champs winners will be crowned.