Last updated : Sunday, 30 June 2024
Georges Cup
The Georges Cup is an amateur football league in South Africa. It was founded in 1904 by George Yamoah, a Ghanaian immigrant who was passionate about football. The league is open to all amateur teams in South Africa, and it is currently the oldest and most prestigious amateur football league in the country.
History
The Georges Cup was founded in 1904 by George Yamoah, a Ghanaian immigrant who was passionate about football. The league was initially made up of teams from Johannesburg, but it has since expanded to include teams from all over South Africa.
The Georges Cup has been won by a number of famous South African football clubs, including Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, and Mamelodi Sundowns. The current champions are SuperSport United.
Format
The Georges Cup is a knockout tournament. The teams are seeded based on their previous performances in the league. The quarterfinals, semifinals, and final are all played over two legs.
Rules
The Georges Cup is played under the rules of the South African Football Association. The matches are played on a 11-a-side basis, and each team is allowed three substitutes.
