Young footballer secures scholarship to University of Arizona
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A young footballer Adrielle Mibe has been awarded a full football scholarship to the University of Arizona in the United States.
Engen congratulated Mibe who they said was a standout talent who has participated in the Engen Knockout Challenge for the past three years,
Engen said Mibe's story is a shining example of the tournament's mission to elevate young talent and open doors to life-changing opportunities.
Adrielle Mibe is presented with the Player of the Tournament award at the Engen Knockout Challenge.
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Representing the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Ladies at the Gauteng leg of the 2025 Engen Knockout Challenge, Mibe ended her tournament journey on a high note, captaining her team to lift the trophy and collecting two individual awards: Player of the Tournament and Midfielder of the Tournament.
Reflecting on her journey, Mibe shared: 'Playing at the Engen Knockout Challenge has always been a great experience. I'm happy I was able to end my stint with a victory alongside my teammates. I'm grateful to Engen for creating this platform where players like me can showcase our talent.
'I look forward to heading to the US, elevating my game, improving myself, and hopefully making it into a more professional league.'
Tsholo Tiro, brand and sponsorship manager at Engen, said: 'Stories like Adrielle's are the reason we continue to invest in platforms like the Engen Knockout Challenge.
'Her success is a reminder of the power sport has to change lives. As a brand, we're incredibly proud to have played a role in her journey, providing a stepping stone for her to reach greater heights. We remain committed to empowering young talent across South Africa.'
Engen said Mibe's scholarship reaffirms the Engen Knockout Challenge's role as more than just a tournament but a launchpad for South Africa's future football stars.
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