04/10/2026
🔵⚪ YOUNG ACES FC
OFFICIAL STATEMENT | CONCLUSION OF THE 2026 LEAGUE SEASON
04 October 2026
Young Aces FC proudly marks the conclusion of what has been an exceptional and memorable 2026 Ezinambeni LFA Development League season.
From our youngest players to our U17 team, the season has been defined by commitment, discipline, development, teamwork and the determination to represent the Young Aces badge with pride.
🏆 OUR 2026 LEAGUE CAMPAIGN
U11 – 2026 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 🏆
Our U11 team produced an outstanding campaign and were officially crowned Ezinambeni LFA Development League Champions, completing the league season with an unbeaten record.
U13 – 2ND PLACE 🥈
Our U13 team enjoyed another strong season, competing consistently throughout the campaign and ultimately finishing second on the league table.
U15 – TITLE CONTENDERS 💪🏾
Our U15 team had an excellent run in the league and remained firmly in contention for the championship. Their performances throughout the season demonstrated the quality, character and competitive spirit developing within this group. - Championship TBC
U17 – 4TH PLACE ⚽
Our U17 team concluded the campaign in fourth position, showing resilience and continuing their development throughout a demanding season.
🎙️ MESSAGE FROM HEAD COACH Maleeu Mahlangu
Head Coach Maleeu Mahlangu expressed his appreciation to the players following the completion of the season:
“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to every player who represented Young Aces FC throughout this season. I am extremely proud of what we have achieved together.
Our U11s have been crowned League Champions after an unbeaten campaign, our U13s finished second on the log, our U15s had a great run and competed strongly for the league title, while our U17s finished fourth.
Every age group has given us something to be proud of. Of course, we always want to win, but our responsibility goes beyond trophies and league positions. We are here to develop players, build character, teach discipline and prepare these young boys for the next level of their football journey.
To my players, thank you for your commitment, sacrifices and for continuing to fight for this badge. Whether we won, drew or lost, you continued to represent Young Aces with pride.
I also want to thank our technical team, management, parents, families and supporters. Youth football requires everyone to play their part, and everything we have achieved this season belongs to the entire Young Aces family.
The season may be complete, but our development journey continues. We celebrate what we have achieved, we learn from where we fell short, and then we get back to work.
Congratulations to all our players. I am proud to be your coach. Once an Ace, Always an Ace.”
— Coach Maleeu Mahlangu
Head Coach | Young Aces FC
Young Aces FC extends its gratitude to the Emalahleni LFA Kwa-Guqa Development League , match officials, participating clubs and everyone who contributed towards providing our young players with a competitive platform throughout the 2026 season.
To our players: wear the badge with pride, remain disciplined, stay humble and continue working.
To our U11 Champions, the journey is not over. The responsibility now turns to representing Young Aces FC and the Ezinambeni Zone at the Champs of Champs on 10 October 2026 at Witbank High School. 🏆⚽
💙🤍 THANK YOU FOR A MEMORABLE 2026 SEASON.
YOUNG ACES FC
More Than a Team. We Are Family.
Once an Ace, Always an Ace.
