
New Engen Champ of Champs Trophy unveiled
The Engen Champ of Champs officially gets underway at the High-Performance Centre in Pretoria from 02 – 04 October 2026.

The Engen Champ of Champs officially gets underway at the High-Performance Centre in Pretoria from 02 – 04 October 2026.

The national team will then remain on the road for an international friendly against Egypt on 4 October.

South Africans have been urged to rally behind the national team as the new coaching era begins.

Goalkeeper Kaylin Swart walked away with the Woman of the Match Award after a series of saves kept the Nigerians at bay.

Kick-off is scheduled for 10pm (South African time), with the winner securing a place in the tournament's semi-finals.

The tournament also reflects St David's Marist Inanda's long-standing commitment to sport as a vehicle for holistic education and youth development.

The Club explained that the measure was implemented to protect spectators, players, match officials, staff and all other stakeholders present at the venue.

Star forward Thembi Kgatlana pulled one goal back before Hildah Magaia found the equaliser, ensuring South Africa claimed an important point in the group standings.

The experienced Belgian mentor leaves behind a lasting legacy, having transformed the national team into one of Africa's most competitive sides.

Banyana Banyana will now turn their attention to Thursday's must-win clash against Ivory Coast as they look to revive their WAFCON campaign.