Spurs six power SAFA Cape Town to Engen Semi-Finals

Cape Town Spurs have made a powerful statement by having six players selected for the 20-man SAFA Cape Town Under-18 Engen Team for the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge Western Cape.

Tyrese Heynes, Thurston Johnson, Aqeel Hess, Torique Abdol, Daunte Jones, and Zaheer Adriaanse were all chosen from the club, showcasing the incredible depth of talent in the Spurs youth system.

These young stars helped SAFA Cape Town Academy top Group A with two impressive 2-0 wins over Valhalla United and United Aces.

In the quarter-finals, they blanked Everton FC 3-0, powered by goals from Abdul Mu’izz Nortje, Zaahir Adriaanse, and Imakhe.

The team reached the semi-finals but suffered heartbreak, bowing out to Ubuntu Academy on sudden-death penalties (6-5) after a scoreless draw.

This impressive run to the final four was driven by the consistent contributions of the six Spurs players throughout the tournament.

The campaign further cements Spurs’ reputation as one of the leading youth development clubs in the Western Cape.