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Premier Cup 2025 all set for the main event

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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 Esack
Masithandani'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 Esack
FC 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 Esack
FC 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 Esack
Valhalla 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 Esack
Junction Rovers’ Ebrahim Daniels keeps Shenwill Booysen at bay during his side’s Premier Cup round robin match against Valhalla. Picture: Fuad Esack
Vasco Da Gama’s Lulamo Mzukwa and Rygersdal’s Aminnuddin Gaidien battle for possession. Picture: Fuad Esack
Rygersdal's Rameez Doutie maintains possession under pressure from Vasco's Seth Isaacs. Picture: Fuad Esack
Gugulethu-based JL Zwane's Loyiso Malikla beats his marker, Kazimla Maku, during his side’ match against Maties. Picture: Fuad Esack
JL Zwane's Loyiso Bandiq spreads the ball during his side’s Premier Cup round robin fixture against Maties. Picture: Fuad Esack