Ladysmith Juventus FC, from KwaZulu-Natal, made history at the 2025 DStv eKasi Champ of Champs as they were crowned winners after defeating Mudagasi FC 2-0 on penalties. 

After a week of intense competition, the team took home the coveted trophy and the R250 000.00 cash prize.

The man between the sticks brings it home😤🧤

Ladysmith Juventus are the 2025 #eKasiChampofChamps Champions 🏆🔝#SSDiski pic.twitter.com/3QgLqSho1c

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 27, 2025

The atmosphere at the West B ground in Mabopane, Tshwane, was electric, reflecting the deep love for football within the community.

The singing and cheering from spectators truly energized the players, pushing both sides to deliver their peak performance in pursuit of the championship title.

Both teams showcased the true ekasi spirit, a vibrant blend of skill, passion, and community pride that defines local football.

Coach Siyabonga Magubane was incredibly proud of his players’ accomplishments and their capacity to overcome obstacles.

He said, “I am so happy for my boys. We brought the coastal flair to Mabopane. Despite the many changes we had to make, the team fought hard, remained disciplined and demonstrated their commitment. This is the beginning of good things for the team.”

Masokolaar FC from Limpopo were crowned the Plate champions after defeating former winners Skepe Nketole FC with a narrow 1-0 scoreline.

This rounded out the top three performing teams in this year’s tournament and saw them walk away with R70 000.00

“Congratulations to Ladysmith Juventus FC and all the incredible teams and players who showcased their talent at this year’s tournament. For the past eight days, football enthusiasts have been captivated by the exceptional raw football talent in Mzansi. We witnessed exceptional performances and talent from all eight participating teams,” said Cameron Mathebula, Chief Operations Officer at Philly’s Games.

“It is clear the South African football legacy is in great hands. The DStv eKasi Champ of Champs tournament will continue to foster local sports development and bring authentic, exciting football,” he concluded.

2025 DStv eKasi Champ of Champs Trophy Champions:

Trophy Champions: Ladysmith Juventus FC

Runners-up: Mudagasi FC

Third place: Covid-19 FC

Fourth place: Molototsi FC

2025 DStv eKasi Champ of Champs Plate Champions:

Plate Champions: Masokolaar FC

Runners-up: Skepe Nketole FC

Third place: Isithembiso FC

Fourth place: Jukulyn FC

The DStv eKasi Champs of Champs is back for its fourth year, showcasing the best amateur football teams from Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and Limpopo.

Sponsored by DStv and broadcast live on SuperSport, this tournament is a celebration of township football culture, flair, and community pride.

📍 Week 1 Venue: Soshanguve Block VV Ground 4 (Pretoria)
📺 Live on SuperSport Channels 202 & 209

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⚽ Meet the Teams

• COVID-19 FC (Vaal)
  Known for their resilience and tactical discipline, this team earned their spot through the Vaal regional playoffs.

• Mudagasi FC (Soweto)
  Reigning Philly’s Games champions, Mudagasi bring flair and experience to the pitch. Expect fireworks!

• Jukulyn FC (Tshwane)
  A fast-paced, attacking side from Tshwane, Jukulyn are known for their youth development and local support.

• Isithembiso FC (Tembisa)
  A gritty and determined team, Isithembiso play with heart and have a reputation for pulling off upsets.

• Skepe Nketole FC (Tembisa)
  Former champions and fan favorites, the “Chopper Boys” are famous for arriving at matches in helicopters and playing with swagger.

• Masokolaar FC (Limpopo)
  Representing Limpopo, Masokolaar are a technically gifted side with strong midfield control.

• Ladysmith Juventus FC (KwaZulu-Natal)
  Bringing coastal flair and disciplined defense, this team are proudly from KZN’s vibrant football scene.

• Molototsi United (Tembisa)
  A balanced team with solid defense and quick transitions, Molototsi United are a dark horse in this year’s tournament.

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📅 Match Results

17 July 2025

• Covid-19 1-3 Mudagasi
• Jukulyn 2-1 Isithembiso
• Skepe Nketole 3-2 Masokolara 

18 July 2025

• Ladysmith Juventus 1-1 Molototsi United
• COVID-19 4-2 Jukulyn
• Mudagasi 4-1 Isithembiso

19 July 2025

• Skepe Nketole 0-2 Ladysmith Juventus 
• Masokolara 1-2 Molototsi
• Covid-19 1-2 Isithembiso

20 July 2025

• Mudagasi 2-1 Jukulyn
• Skepe Nketole 0-1 Molototsi United
• Masokolara 0-3 Ladysmith Juventus

24 July 2025 - Plate Semifinals

• Skepe Nketole 3-0 Jukulyn
• Isithembiso 0-1 Masokolara 

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🏁 What’s Next?

The top teams from the round-robin stage will advance to the semifinals and finals, held at:

📍 Mabopane 0190 West B Ground
🗓️ 24 – 27 July 2025

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📣 Stay Connected

• Watch live on SuperSport Channels 202 & 209
• Follow the action on social media using #SSDiski
• Subscribe to DStv Access to catch every match

 

DStv eKasi Champ of Champs ibuyile and ready to showcase Mzansi’s raw talent in its fourth successive year. The popular diski tournament will kick off from 17 - 27 July 2025 at its new home in Pretoria.

The 2025 edition will see eight teams from Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo battle it out for the R250 000.00 cash prize. The round-robin phase will take place in Soshanguve, with the semifinals and finals scheduled to be played in Mabopane on the last weekend of the month.

This year marks the return of former champions Skepe Nketole FC, affectionately known as the ‘Chopper Boys’ for their stylish arrivals at matches and the 2024 Philly's Games champions, Mudagasi FC.

Cameron Mathebula, Chief Operations Officer at Philly’s Games, shared his excitement about the growth of the tournament and said, “We are very excited about the 2025 DStv eKasi Champ of Champs edition and can’t wait to see what each team brings to the pitch. We are proud of the growth we are witnessing with the addition of two teams from Kwa-Zulu Natal and Limpopo.”

He added, “The flair, skill and competitiveness at the DStv eKasi Champ of Champs tournament is unmatched. What the eKasi games bring is talent, skill and flamboyance in abundance. It is football in its rawest form and a celebration of the pure essence of Mzansi diski. We know we are all in for a great treat.”

TEAMS FROM ACROSS SA

The tournament will feature a dynamic lineup of teams from across the country, including three from Tembisa: Skepe Nketole FC, Isithembiso FC and Molototsi United. Jukulyn FC from Tshwane, Mudagasi FC from Soweto, Covid-19 FC from the Vaal, Masokolaar FC from Limpopo, and Ladysmith Juventus FC representing KwaZulu-Natal will also be participating. Each of these teams qualified by winning regional Kasi playoff games held in the East Rand, Hammanskraal, Soweto and the Vaal.

The DStv eKasi Champ of Champs forms part of DStv’s sports portfolio and showcases its continued dedication to the development and growth of local football and sport in the country.

Football fans are encouraged to subscribe or stay connected to DStv Access to watch the tournament live on the “Home of Diski” on SuperSport channels 202 and 209.

Diski lovers can follow the conversation on the DStv and Philly Games social media platforms using the #KasiChampofChamps hashtag.

2025 DStv eKasi Champ of Champs groups:

The action officially gets underway on Thursday, 17 July when Covid-19 take on Soweto’s Mudagasi in the 11h00 kick-off.

This will be followed by Jukulyn FC challenging Isithembiso FC at 13h00 before crowd favourites, and former champions Skepe Nketole take on Limpopo’s Masokolaare in the 15h00 kick-off.

For the full list of opening weekend fixtures, as well as daily updates on results, fans are invited to follow the tournament conversation on social media platforms.

DStv Ekasi football fans waited in anticipation for the final of the 2024 Champ of Champs, which was an East Rand final played at the Moletsane Sports Complex in Soweto.

Skepe Nketole beat AT Mambas when it matters most 🏆🎉

They are the 2024 DStv eKasi Champ of Champs Cup winners for 2024 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/JrsyScepJ0

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 21, 2024

Skepe Nketole took on AT Mambas and were hoping to avenge last month's 3-1 loss to the Poisonous Snakes at the Lerato Lamola Games.

Real ballers 😤

Fans were treated during the half-time show 🤩✨

📺 Stream #eKasiChampOfChamps live: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc pic.twitter.com/OsiVuPKiLT

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 21, 2024

Thirty minutes before kick-off, the township of Moletsane was buzzing with fans headed to the football.

AT Mambas were without Xolani BlackBerry Nkala for this game, which proved to be a very tactical encounter. Lorenzo Eckerley scored his fifth goal of the tournament in the 59th minute, giving Mambas the lead with 30 minutes to go.

Lebogang Sentsho made it 1-1 in the 70th minute, setting up an entertaining last 20 minutes between the rivals.

It ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, and the lottery of penalties had to decide the winner. Skepe won 5-4 on penalties, securing R250 000 in prize-money.

Tricky Boys were crowned Plate Cup winners and walked away with R70 000. They beat P&S Academy 3-1.

AT Mambas locks horns with Skepe Nketole in the final of the DStv Ekasi Champ of Champs 2024 edition at the Moletsane Sports Complex in Soweto on Sunday.

Add some Kasi flava to your weekend 🤩💥

The plate and cup final of the 2024 #eKasiChampOfChamps is live on Sunday 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Ygyb4MxiwL

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 19, 2024

The two teams are giants in their own right when it comes to Ekasi Diski. Skepe Nketole, known as the Chopper Boys, have made it fashionable to drop their star players off in a helicopter.

It usually lands 15 minutes before kick-off, dropping off players who arrive in style, before usually producing the goods on the field too.

The team from Tembisa (Phomolong) has experienced players including Karabo Shakes Mkhabela, Jose Garcia and Tony Kgaruse. Wakko Jacko moved to the team from Mambas in 2023.

The players will not be meeting for the first time in a while, as AT Mambas beat Nketole 3-1 in a final of one of the Tembisa tournaments last month.

Mambas, playing in their second Champ of Champs tournament in the last three editions, have a lot to prove.

They are also a team with many favourites, including the likes of Xolani BlackBerry Nkala, Nkosinathi Neymar Ononogbo and Khethokwakhe Bereza Masuku. Their latest addition to their squad are twins (the Bophela brothers) Simo and Simiso.

Meanwhile, the 3rd/4th-place plate playoff was played on Saturday, with Aston Villa beating Shaka United 3-1.

The final on Sunday at 3pm promises to be one of the most exciting games of the competition.

Catch all the games live on SuperSport Channel 202 and Channel 209.

Skepe Nketole beat Major1 2-1 on Friday to became the first side to qualify for the final of the 20224 DStv EKasi Champ of Champs.

The side from Tembisa came from a goal down to snatch victory and give themselves a chance to lift the coveted trophy and b ag the R250 000 prize money.

Major1 took the lead in the ninth minute through Sipho Maluleke, but Skepe pulled one back in the 57th minute through Laudy Bokaba who, in the process, registered his third goal of the tournament.

Siyabonga Mashinini scored the winner for Skepe in the 72nd minute.

The best way to spend a Friday afternoon 🤩⚽

📺 Stream #eKasiChampOfChamps live: https://t.co/B0jLrQWD1K pic.twitter.com/8mXcts0PQc

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 19, 2024

In the second Cup semifinal, AT Mambas took on Newcastle Young Chiefs.

A goal in each half from Lorenzo Eckersley was enough to secure a comfortable 2-0 win for Mambas and a spot in the final against Skepe Nketole at the Moletsane Sports Complex in Soweto on Sunday.

The Mambas striker took his goals tally to four for this year's tournament, making him the leading joint top scorer with Major1's Lehlohonolo Morobi.

On Saturday Shaka United take on Aston Villa at 1pm in the Plate Cup 3/4th-place playoff, while Newcastle Young Chiefs will lock horns with Major1 at 3pm in the Main Cup 3/4th-playoff.

The cup and plate final for the 2024 #eKasiChampOfChamps is confirmed ✅✅ pic.twitter.com/0mZrS3dZh9

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 19, 2024

Catch all the games live on SuperSport Channel 202 and Channel 209.

The second phase of this year's DStv eKasi Champ of Champs kicked off on Thursday afternoon at the Moletsane Sport Complex in Soweto.

The younger generation enjoying quality football at the DStv #eKasiChampofChamps Plate Semi-Final🤩🔥 pic.twitter.com/JzAXeZ7czt

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 18, 2024

The first plate semifinal saw Chiawelo's Tricky Boys take on Aston Villa.

The match produced six excellent goals and eventually had to be settled through the lottery of a penalty shootout after the two teams were deadlocked at 3-3 at the end of regulation time.

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝! 😲

Aston Villa stop Tricky Boys from taking the lead at half-time.

#eKasiChampOfChamps pic.twitter.com/VWn6qo8evT

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 18, 2024

Tricky Boys won the shootout 6-5 after sudden death to book their spot in the plate final.

The second plate semifinal between P&S Academy and Shaka United proved to be equally exciting.

It was all square at 1-1 at the halftime break.

United took the lead in the 48th minute, but Academy levelled matters in the 59th minute.

The team from Limpopo scored the winner in the 79th minute to seal the match 3-2 and secure a spot in Sunday's plate final against Tricky Boys.

The battle for a place in the Cup final starts on Friday with Major1 taking on Skepe Nketole at 1pm, followed by AT Mambas up against Newcastle Young Chiefs at 3pm.

✅ NEXT MATCH ✅

🏆 | Champ of Champs 2024 : Semi Final
🆚 | NewCastle Young Chiefs
📆 | Friday, 19 July 2024
🏟 | Moletsane Sports complex (Soweto)
🕖 | 15:00
📺 | SS4 ( Channel 209)#WeAreMambas
-Iyeeza Imamba 🐍⛈️ #Ekasichampofchamps pic.twitter.com/xyonoq34mT

— AT Mambas FC (@AtMambas) July 17, 2024

Catch all the games live on SuperSport Channel 202 and Channel 209.

The second phase of the 2024 DStv Ekasi Champ of Champs moves to the Moletsane Sports Complex in Soweto from 17-21 July.

Teams that finished in the top two of their respective groups will compete in the semifinals of the main tournament, with prize money of R250 000 on offer for the winner of the tournament. The teams remaining in contention are Skepe Nketole, the AT Mambas, The Major1 and Newcastle Young Chiefs.

The teams that finished third and fourth will compete for the plate, with prize money of R75 000. This includes the likes of Tricky Boys, Aston Villa, Shaka United and P&S academy.

The plate semifinals this Thursday pit Tricky Boys against Aston Villa at 1pm while P&S Academy take on Shaka United at 3pm.

In Friday's cup semifinals, The Major1 take on Skepe Nketole at 1pm and the AT Mambas lock horns with Newcastle Young Chiefs at 3pm.

Catch all the games live on SuperSport channel 202 and channel 209.

Skepe Nketole and Aston Villa played to a 1-1 draw at the DStv eKasi Champ of Champs on Sunday.

Aston Villa took the lead in the 16th minute, but Skepe equalised late in the game to force the stalemate at the No 2 grounds in Orlando east, Soweto

Many fans braved the dusty and cold weather, including former Sundowns and Al Ahly coach Pitso Mosimane.

“It’s authentic when it’s played here.”

Pitso Mosimane is out at the DStv #eKasiChampOfChamps to see the Kasi Flava and ibhola lase Kasi 🤩

📺 Stream LIVE now: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc pic.twitter.com/9swuneD7nP

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 14, 2024

The opening game of the day was a five-goal thriller as Tricky Boys went down 2-3 to Vaal side Major1.

The 1pm kick-off also had five goals in it as Newcastle Young Chiefs outscored P&S Academy 4-1.

We’ve seen plenty of goals scored at the DStv #eKasiChampofChamps 🔥

We’re back with the semi-finals on the 18th of July on @SuperSportTV Variety 4 (Ch. 209). ⚽ pic.twitter.com/9nDFNoTdqv

— DStv (@DStv) July 14, 2024

The opening phase of the tournament saw an average of 3 000 fans each day.

The top two teams in stream A and B will stay in the main cup competition, while the bottom two move to the plate trophy.

The next phase of the tournament moves to the Moletsane Sports Ground from 17-21 July.

The AT Mambas scored the biggest victory of this year's DStv eKasi Champ of Champs on Saturday afternoon as the beat Soshanguve side Shaka United 5-1 at the Orlando East Number 2 Grounds in Soweto.

DStv #eKasiChampOfChamps delivered a goal fest today, with more diski to come tomorrow ⚽️🔥

Stay connected to DStv Access to enjoy all action live from Soweto on @SuperSportTV Variety 4 (Ch. 209). pic.twitter.com/YjZ0lw4xix

— DStv (@DStv) July 13, 2024

The Poisonous Snakes top Group A with five points from three outings, having scored 11 goals and conceded seven in 270 minutes of football.

Shaka United will now play in the plate tournament having lost all three their group games.

Earlier in the opening game of the day, Skepe Nketole and Newcastle Young Chiefs played to 0-0 draw in an entertaining game which had many midfield duels, but both sides failed to capitalise on the mistakes of their opponents.

P&S Academy kept their hopes alive of still playing in the main cup competition with a 2-0 victory over winless Aston Villa in a Group B encounter.

Looking at Sunday’s fixtures, Tricky Boys square off against Major1 at 11am, while Young Chiefs and P&S Academy lock horns at 1pm.

In the final game of the day, Aston Villa take on Skepe Nketole at 3pm.

Catch all the games live on SuperSport Channel 202 and Channel 209.

An action-packed day two of the 2024 edition of the DStv eKasi Champ of Champs saw 12 goals being scored at the Orlando East Number 2 Grounds in Soweto.

DStv #eKasiChampOfChamps Day 2:

Skepe Nketole ease past P&S Academy

AT Mambas playout to another six-goal thriller

Tricky boys get the better of Shaka United pic.twitter.com/sT3t1AjAUR

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 12, 2024

In the first game of the day, former DRC Congo under-23 international Laudy Mukaba opened the scoring for Skepe Nketole in the 37th minute against P&S Academy.

⚽ Goals galore
🕺 Skills? No shortage

AT Mambas are showing us that they can do it all at the DStv #eKasiChampOfChamps 🔥

📺 Stream live: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc pic.twitter.com/cOTJttuAUs

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 12, 2024

The Tembisa side extend their lead through Banele Mazibuko in the 61st minute and duly sealed the deal in the 71st minute through talisman Jose “the Joker” Garcia to run away as comfortable 3-0 victors.

Game two was another mouth-watering affair with lots of goals, six in total, as AT Mambas and Major 1 played to a thrilling 3-3 draw.

In 180 minutes of football, Mambas have scored six goals and conceded the same number of goals to opponents.

The 'Poisonous Snakes' have it all to do in their next must-win encounter if they want to fight for the main trophy.

In the final game of the day, Shaka United slumped to their second loss in two outings as they went down 2-1 to Tricky Boys.

The side from Chiawelo trailed most of the game, only for them to grab an equaliser in the 78th minute and then snath the winner at the death.

Looking at Saturday’s fixtures, Newcastle Young Chiefs take on Skepe Nketole at 11am, while Aston Villa and P&S Academy lock horns at 1pm.

In the final game of the day, The AT Mambas tackle Shaka United at 3pm.

Catch all the games live on SuperSport Channel 202 and Channel 209.

Day one of the 2024 DStv eKasi Champ of Champs produced a total of 11 goals at the Orlando East Number 2 Grounds in Soweto.

Bathi Isuka La!

Today the #DStveKasiChampOfChamps gets underway with a tripleheader featuring AT Mambas 🔥

📺 Stream live now: https://t.co/B0jLrQW5cc pic.twitter.com/E72PJy7TQ5

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 11, 2024

In the opening game of this year’s tournament, popular Kasi football side AT Mambas took on Chiawelo side Tricky Boys FC in a high scoring affair, which ultimately saw the sides share the spoils 3-3.

Another intense matchup at the DStv #eKasiChampOfChamps ⚽️🥅

MAJOR ONE 1-0 SHAKA UNITED 🚀 Don't miss a moment on @SuperSportTV Variety 4 (Ch. 209). pic.twitter.com/ibjJl7Drft

— DStv (@DStv) July 11, 2024

The game left many fans that had braved the cold, wanting more.

The second game of the day, saw Major 1 take on Shaka United.

For the longest time it looked like it would end in a goalless draw, but in the 89th minute of the game the Vaal side scored with only seconds left on the clock to seal a nail-biting 1-0 win.

The day wraps up with rising stars shining at the DStv #eKasiChampOfChamps ⚽️🥅

YOUNG CHIEFS 3-1 ASTON VILLA 🚀 The action continues tomorrow on @SuperSportTV Variety 4 (Ch. 209) 🏆 pic.twitter.com/zbOaOgsDGu

— DStv (@DStv) July 11, 2024

In the final game of the day, Aston Villa took on Newcastle Young Chiefs.

Sthembiso Hlophe made it 1-0 for Villa, but Thabang Tsotsetsi pulled one back for Chiefs in the 51st minute.

Bonginkosi Dlamini put Chiefs ahead in the 64th minute before Khethukhuthula Zwane added the final nail in the coffin in the 82nd minute to secure a convincing 3-1 victory.

Looking at Friday’s fixtures, Skepe Nketole take on P&S Academy at 11am, while The AT Mambas and Major1 lock horns at 1pm.

In the final game of the day, Tricky Boys tackle Shake United at 3pm.

Catch all the games live on SuperSport Channel 202 and Channel 209.

The 2024 DStv eKasi Champ of Champs will kick off in Soweto on Thursday, with the final scheduled for 21 July.

The talking is done on the field ⚽️🔥 DStv #eKasiChampOfChamps is where new talent is given a chance to shine, and stars will rise!

Wozabona the best diski from Soweto, live from 11 - 21 July on @SuperSportTV Variety 4 (Ch. 209) 🏆 pic.twitter.com/WtP77zhcuJ

— DStv (@DStv) July 6, 2024

This year’s edition will take place at the Orlando East Grounds for the round robin phase, with the semifinals and finals to be contested at the Moletsane Sports Complex in Moletsane.

Five teams qualified for the tournament through winning regional eKasi playoff tournaments around Gauteng, while the other three teams were voted to partake in the tournament by Diski fans from all around the townships in the province.

The previous tournaments showcased lots of skill, flair and flamboyance and featured eKasi Diski crowd pullers such as Xolani “Blackberry” Nkala, Tshepo “Skhwama” Matete, Tshepo “Jomo” Matsimela, Thabo “Wacko Jacko” Mphuti and Khethokwakhe “Bereza” Masuku just to name a few.

Some of these players were able to secure professional contracts with teams in the DStv Premiership and ABC Motsepe League after impressive performances.

The 11am kick-off on Thursday sees crowd favourite AT Mambas take on Tricky Boys, followed by Major1 up against Shaka United at 1pm.

Newcastle Young Chiefs square off against Aston Villa at 3pm.

All the games will be live on SuperSport Channels 202 and 209.

The 2024 edition of the DStv Ekasi Champ of Champs was launched on Thursday at the SuperSport studios in Randburg.

The 3rd edition will still be played in Soweto, but the opening round has been moved to a different venue, known as Number 2 grounds in Orlando.

The countdown to the 2024 edition of the #DStvEkasiChampOfChamps is officially on!

In exactly one week, iyasuka! Live on SuperSport 📺 pic.twitter.com/4WOsNR7bvB

— SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) July 4, 2024

The previous editions' opening round were played at the Kwa-Mahlobo ground in Meadowlands zone 10. With the semifinals moving to the Moletsane sports complex.

DStv #eKasiChampOfChamps ibuyile and amagama abiziwe. Who is your team facing?

Catch all the action live on @SuperSportTV Variety 4 (Ch. 209) from 11 July, only on DStv Access. pic.twitter.com/OQdmXVHedH

— DStv (@DStv) July 4, 2024

Chego FC from Tshwane were the inaugural winners of the tournament in 2022, with Mpumalanga side, Phaphama FC, being crowned champions in 2023.

This year’s tournament sees the return of crowd favourites A T Mambas FC, who competed in the 1st edition of the tournament.

A Familiar name will be Skepe Nketole, known as the helicopter boys, because the team gets dropped off at the stadium by chopper 15 minutes before kick-off.

At the 2023 edition of the Phillys games, the Skepe players’ helicopter landed in the middle of the Ma7 grounds in Ivory Park to the delight of their fans. Skepe will represent Central Gauteng in the competition.

There will be six other teams competing in the tournament. The western region of Gauteng will be represented by The Tricky Boys FC, Shaka United FC were the champions of the northern region of the Province, Aston Villa FC is from eastern Gauteng and Major One FC is a team from the south of Gauteng.

P and S Academy travel from Limpopo and the province of KwaZulu-Natal will be represented by Newcastle Young Chiefs.

Mambas FC come into the tournament as the Viewers Choice to make up the eight teams for the tournament

The tournament will be played from the 11th to the 21st July, with the final set to be played at the Dobsonville Stadium.

The winners of the tournament will walk away with the price money of R200 000 and the coveted trophy, all matches will be live on SuperSport channel 202 and 209

Soweto Super United were crowned the DStv eKasi Champion of Champs Plate winners after they beat Black Poison of Orlando East in a kasi football derby. United ran away 3-1 winners after 90 minutes of play. This was a repeat of a group stages match that ended in a draw as both sides played 2-2, two Sundays ago

Black Poison known coached by Mamelodi Sundowns coach Rhulani Mokoena, ‘who was bright and early for the midday kick-off failed to really get on terms with the attacks coming from SSU. At halftime, it was 2-1 to the team in red. United added to their tally in the second half and went on to win the game by a 3-1 margin. The game had many youngsters watch with interest at the Dobsonville stadium. SSU walked away with the prize money of R75 000.

Next up was the Cup final between Swidi Wodwa and Phaphama in a game that kicked off at 3 pm. Winners of this match were expected to go home with R250 000 prize money. Swidi were off to a good start after having scored in the 15th minute of the game to the delight of their fans and should have gone on to wrap the encounter in the first half but missed a flurry of chances.

Phaphama: ?????
Swidi Wodwa: ????

Phaphama are the 2023 #DStveKasiChampOfChamps Cup winners, following a 4-2 penalty shootout win ?? pic.twitter.com/n3HdZIoWmO

— SuperSport Football ?? (@SSFootball) July 2, 2023

It was 1-0 at halftime, Tebogo Malefatse scored an own goal to set up an anxious last 30 minutes. It was end-to-end stuff as both sides searched in vain for the winning goal. It was 1-1 at the final whistle which meant that a penalty shootout was needed to determine the eventual winners of this year's competition.

Phaphama FC managed to convert 4 of their five penalties, while Swidi only managed to score only two spot kicks, as they missed two others.

The surprise package from Mpumalanga won 4-2 at the end of the shootout and bagged themselves a trophy and the prize money. Many of their fans that had travelled joined in the dance and celebrations that followed after the game had been won.

The games were live on SuperSport channels 202 and 209

The 3rd/ 4th placed play-0ffs, of the DStv eKasi champion of champs, took place on Saturday at the Moletsane sports complex in Soweto.

In the 11 am kick-off, Northwest side Ramokokastad FC were up against Limpopo side Ramatlaohle, in the plate cup, it was an exciting game as both sides had a point to prove,

The Northwest side went into the halftime break leading 2-1.

At the end of 90 minutes, six goals had been scored as both teams played to a 3-3 draw. It was then up to the lottery of a penalty shoot-out to separate the two sides and give us a winner. Ramokokastad won the shoot-out 5-4.

The other cup play-off was between Tshwane side and the only team to have played in last year's edition of this tournament, Free Agents, to take on Vaal side Covid-19. This was also a repeat of the opening game of the tournament that was played on Youth Day at the KwaMahlobo sports ground.

The two teams showed a high tactical display and discipline, unlike in the earlier encounter where Covid-19 ran away with a 3-1 victory, this encounter proved to be far more difficult as both sides found it difficult to pierce through each other's defense, it was goalless at halftime.

It was only after the hour mark that the game got its first goal. Covid-19 would repeat their opening day's feat by once again beating the Tshwane side 2-1 to end their tournament on a high.

The finals of the tournament will be played at the Dobsonville Stadium on Sunday. Winners of the Plate final between Black Poison and Soweto Super United will take home an amount of R75 000, while an amount of R250 000 will be up for grabs in the Champion of Champs tournament Cup final when Phaphama FC take on Swidi Wodwa at the 3 pm kick-off.

You can catch all these games live on SuperSport channel 202/209.

The DStv eKasi Champion of Champs tournament comes to an end this weekend at the Dobsonville stadium as Phaphama FC and Swidi Wodwa clash for what promises to be an exciting final. The winners this year will replace Tshwane side Chego FC who were crowned champions last year after they beat Soweto side Chipolopolo 3-2 in the finals. Both sides will have a chance to walk away with the prize money of R250 000 on Sunday at the final whistle.

On the same day, the Plate final between Rhulani Mokwena’s Black Poison and Soweto Super United will kick off at 1 pm. The winners of that encounter will be guaranteed to go home with an amount of R75 000.

ROAD TO THE FINALS

Phaphama and Swidi have already met in a final group stage game in an encounter that saw the Mpumalanga-based side Phaphama come away with a 2-0 victory against their Orange Farm rivals Swidi Wodwa.

It’s a similar situation in the Plate finals where both Soweto teams Black Poison and Super United also met at the group stages in a game that ended in a 2-2 draw.

Saturday 1 July will also see football return to the Moletsane sports complex as teams that were knocked out during the Cup and plate semifinals come up against each other. Free Agents FC will meet Covid-19 FC for a 5th and 6th placed spot in a repeat of the opening game of the tournament. Covid-19 FC won that game 3-1.

Ramatloahle and Ramokokastad will play against each other in a 7th and 8th placed play-off match on the same day. You can catch all the action live on SuperSport channels 202 and 209.

Mpumalanga side will be the surprise act in next Sunday's DStv eKasi Champion of Champs final after they won 4-2 on penalties to knock out Tshwane side Free Agents who were hoping to go all the way this year.

It was 1-1 at halftime and the scoreline remained the same at the end of 90 minutes. The penalties were then the decider on who progresses to make it to the final on the 2 July at the Dobsonville stadium.

In the 3 p.m. Vaal Derby kickoff, Swidi Wodwa from Orange Farm took on Covid-19. Both teams had impressive runs finishing 1st and 2nd in their respective groups, both teams cancelled each other out, the rivalry was fierce and intense as a Sunday afternoon game should be.

It was goalless at halftime; the game's only goal came in the second half as Swidi Wodwa edged out 19 1-0 to make the cup finals next Sunday.

The Plate final will see another Kasie football Soweto derby when Soweto Super United take on Black Poison. This game will kick off at 1 pm with the cup final to be played at 3 pm. Phaphama FC from KwaMhlanga will take on Swidi Wodwa.

The winners of the Cup will pocket R250 000 while the winners of the plate will walk away with R70 000. You can catch all the action on SuperSport channels 202 and 209.

The Plate semifinals, of the DStv eKasi Champion of Champs, had moved to the Moletsane sports complex in Soweto, with all Soweto teams playing on the day, a crowd of more than 5000 people turned up.

 

The lunchtime kick-off saw Orlando-based team, Black Poison face Limpopo side Ramatlaohle, it was a game of two halves as the Soweto side booked their place in the Plate cup final for next Sunday at the Dobsonville stadium, as Black Poison won the game 3-2

Up next, was the turn of the other Soweto sides in the 3 pm kick-off, as Soweto Super United (SSU) took on North-west side Ramokokastad United FC in a pulsating game of 90 minutes, SSU went into the halftime break leading 2-0. Four more goals were scored in the second half, to hand SSU a record 6-0 win

This becomes the heaviest defeat of any side in the competition, since the start of the tournament in 2022, Free Agents had scored 5 goals in a previous encounter.

It will be another Soweto derby in the finals of the Plate cup as Soweto Super United take on Black Poison on Sunday the 2nd of July at the Dobsonville stadium, with a lunchtime kick-off

Meanwhile, Ramatloahle and Ramokokastad will play in the 7/8th play-off match on Saturday 1st of July and you can catch all the action live on Supersport channels 202 and 209.

The DStv eKasi Champion of Champs competition changes venues this weekend and moves to the Moletsane Sports Complex in Soweto for the Cup and Plate semifinals.

On Saturday in the Plate last four, Ramatloahle take on Rhulani Mokoena’s Black Poison at 1pm CAT (SA, GMT+2).

Ramatlaohle conceded the most goals in the group stages of the tournament, letting in nine goals and only scoring three.

Their heaviest defeat came against Free Agents, who beat them 5-2 on Sunday.

However, that was their only defeat as they managed to play out 2-2 draws in their two other games.

Black Poison, meanwhile, failed to win a single game in the group stages of the tournament.

At 3pm, Ramokokastad FC take on eKasi football giants Soweto Super United (SSU) in the other plate semifinal.

SSU missed out on a spot in the Cup semis after Mpumalanga side Phaphama FC stole the show in the second half to secure a 2-0 victory that left the Soweto side out in the cold.

Soweto Super United finished the group stages on four points after recording one win, one loss and one draw.

Ramokokastad, meanwhile, finished bottom of their group after playing out two draws and going down 4-0 to Tshwane side Free Agents.

On Sunday, at 1pm the first Cup semifinal sees Free Agents take on surprise package Phapama FC, who snuck into the playoffs on goal difference ahead of SSU after they both finished on four points in their respective groups.

Free Agents have scored the most goals this tournament, amassing a total of ten goals in three games.

They opened their campaign with a loss but redeemed themselves with convincing victories in their other match-ups.

In the final game of the day, Swidi Wodwa are up against the western region champions, Covid 19 in a Vaal derby.

Swidi finished top of their group on six points while Covid 19 finished second in their group with five points.

The Covid side will rely on Eddie Sikhalane, who has been their star player so far in the tournament, to hopefully get them into the finals for a shot at the R250 000 prize money and coveted trophy.

Catch all the games live on SuperSport channel 202/209.