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Cape United win Engen 2010 U17 Soccer Tournament – South Africa’s prestigious Youth Soccer Cup


– Africa Soccer Developments Football Academy side, Cape United, won South Africa’s most prestigious Youth Soccer Cup this weekend (23rd & 24th October 2010).

The tournament known as The Engen U17 Soccer Tournament includes all of South Africa’s leading Academy sides, both private and those from the South African Premier Soccer Leage (PSL) and the South African Vodacom & Castle Leagues.

Celebrations from Cape United Football Academy in winning the 2010 Engen U17 South African Soccer Tournament on You Tube – click on the following link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4NjTR9WpQk

Cape United was established in April 2009 and this was their first time attempt at the tournament, resulting in a historical success – No team has won the tournament before on their first attempt.

Cape United commenced the tournament by beating highly regarded Vasco De Gama’s talented U17 Soccer Academy team 2-0.

In the semi-final, Cape United overcame a very stiff challenge from Santos own U17 Soccer Academy side 2-1.

Two of Cape United’s players also won personal awards – The Engen Tournament’s best Defender and Engen Tournament’s best Midfield Player.

This latest success has capped a fantastic second season for Cape United who have now won the following since being formed 18 months ago:-

Cape United U19 Soccer Academy Team

Won league and Cup double two years running having pipped Ajax Cape Town’s U19 Soccer Academy side to clinch the league this season.

Bayhill Metropolitan U19 Soccer Tournament 2010 – In Cape United’s first appearance they won the mid Section Cup Final beating Mamelodi Sundowns and Kaiser Chiefs Soccer Academy sides Along the way.

Cape United U17 Soccer Academy Team

Won league and Cup double two years running.

Won 2010 Engen Soccer Tournament at their first appearance.

For all commercial and sponsorshop enquiries contact Shaun Ascough, Africa Soccer Developments.

email: shaun@africasoccerdevelopments.com


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Africa Soccer Developments is dedicated to developing the next generation of young professional footballers. Our services include the sourcing, development and placement of new talent from countries within the African Sub Continent.

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