Cape Town – Avengers Cape Town Football Club will be representing South Africa on the international stage at the prestigious TCL Five-A-Side Road to Greatness Tournament in London next week.
TCL, the Global No.1 Mini LED and Ultra Large Screen TV brand (75”+) according to OMDIA 2025, and official Global partner of Arsenal FC, made the announcement of the Avengers achievement on Wednesday, 13 May 2026.
The team will depart this weekend to compete against regional champions from Hong Kong, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and South Europe.
The tournament will take place from 17 to 21 May 2026, with the grand final being played at the iconic Emirates Stadium.
The squad representing South Africa includes Timothy Liesering, Matthew Africa, Jayden Wakefield, Dullin Karelse, Fawaaz Petersen, and Aghmad Elloufti.
The team will be accompanied by popular content creator Chad Jones, who will document their journey from take-off to kick-off, giving fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the action across his social media platforms.
In addition to facing top international competition, the Avengers will enjoy an unforgettable football experience, including training sessions with Arsenal FC coaches, meeting club legends, and a special behind-the-scenes tour of the Arsenal stadium and museum.
“At TCL, our mission is to ‘Inspire Greatness,’ and seeing Avengers Cape Town FC rise through the local ranks to earn their place on the global stage is a testament to that vision,” says Mike Chen, General Manager at TCL South Africa.
“We are incredibly proud to send this talented group to London to represent South Africa.
“This tournament is designed to bridge the gap between local passion and global opportunity, and we cannot wait to see them showcase their skills at a world-class venue like the Emirates Stadium.
“We have no doubt they will make the nation proud.”
South Africans can follow the team’s progress and catch exclusive behind-the-scenes content by following TCL South Africa and Chad Joneson social media as TCL’s Five-A-Side Road to Greatness tournament reaches its epic conclusion in London.
For more information, visit https://www.tcl.com/southafrica/en.
