Nyanga-based Masithandani FCs Lathitha Xhelithole and Hellenic FC’s Nithaar Brenner, tussle for possession during their sides’ 1-all draw in their Premier Cup round robin fixture, at Wynberg, at the weekend. Picture: Fuad Esack
The final round of under-19 Bayhill Premier Cup 2025 concluded at the William Herbert sports ground in Wynberg, at the weekend. Twenty four teams, divided into six groups of four teams each, competed for a spot on the main stage. Ultimately 12 secured their places in the tournament proper, set to start at Erica Park on Wednesday April 16 with the finals at Athlone Stadium on Monday April 21. Here’s some of the action from the weekend’s round robin phase.
Nyanga-based Masithandani FCs Lathitha Xhelithole and Hellenic FC’s Nithaar Brenner, tussle for possession during their sides’ 1-all draw in their Premier Cup round robin fixture, at Wynberg, at the weekend. Picture: Fuad EsackMasithandani's Lihle Gqubusha looks to spread the ball during his side’s Premier Cup round robin match against Hellenic. Picture: Fuad Esack Philippi-based FC Porto's Somila Qono, left, in blue, tries to maintain possession under pressure from his opponent, during their side’s Premier Cup round robin fixture, at Wynberg, at the weekend. Picture: Fuad EsackFC Porto's Okuhle Kani clears the ball in the nick of time during his side’s Premier Cup round robin clash against Aberdeen FC, at Wynberg, at the weekend. Picture: Fuad EsackFC Porto’s Olu Ntoni, left, beaten in the air during his side’s Premier Cup round robin match against Aberdeen.Masithandani FC’s Qhamani Maciti and Hellenic's Nithaar Brenner challenge for the ball during their sides’ 1-all draw in a Premier Cup round robin match. Picture: Fuad EsackValhalla Park’s Mikaeel Martin slips past his marker, Ebrahim Daniels, during his side’s 3-0 win against Junction Rovers. Picture: Fuad Esack Juwel Messias vs Junction Rovers’ Naqeen Cupido suspended in mid-air during his side’s Premier Cup round robin match against Valhalla Park. Picture: Fuad EsackJunction Rovers’ Ebrahim Daniels keeps Shenwill Booysen at bay during his side’s Premier Cup round robin match against Valhalla. Picture: Fuad EsackVasco Da Gama’s Lulamo Mzukwa and Rygersdal’s Aminnuddin Gaidien battle for possession. Picture: Fuad EsackRygersdal's Rameez Doutie maintains possession under pressure from Vasco's Seth Isaacs. Picture: Fuad EsackGugulethu-based JL Zwane's Loyiso Malikla beats his marker, Kazimla Maku, during his side’ match against Maties. Picture: Fuad EsackJL Zwane's Loyiso Bandiq spreads the ball during his side’s Premier Cup round robin fixture against Maties. Picture: Fuad Esack