Shakeel April

Shakeel April

Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-12-01) 1 December 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth	Parkwood, Cape Town, South Africa
Height	1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Position	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Cape Town City
Youth career
0000–2023	Ubuntu Football Academy
2023–2024	Cape Town City
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024–	Cape Town City
International career
2024–2025	South Africa U20
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Shakeel April (born 1 December 2005) is a South African soccer player who plays as a midfielder for National First Division side Cape Town City.

Club career

Cape Town City

April signed his first professional contract with Cape Town City. ^[1] He is a product of their academy after signing for the club's academy in 2023 from Ubuntu Football Academy.

Youth international career

April competed with the South Africa U-20 team at the 2024 COSAFA U-20 Cup and helped qualify for the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations. ^[2]

He helped the side win their maiden U-20 Africa Cup of Nations scoring the winning goal in a 1–0 over Tanzania in the group stages. He ended the tournament with one goal and two assists. ^{[3] [4]}

Honours

South Africa U20

• U-20 Africa Cup of Nations: 2025
• COSAFA U-20 Challenge Cup: 2024

References

1. Dylan (17 September 2024). "Shakeel April signs new long-term deal with CT City". SportsClub. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
2. "Shandre Campbell shines as Afcon-bound South Africa are crowned Cosafa Under-20 champions | Goal.com South Africa". Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 3 October 2025.
3. "Shakeel April strike hands South Africa vital win over Tanzania at TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON". Shakeel April strike hands South Africa vital win over Tanzania at TotalEnergies CAF U-20 AFCON. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
4. Monoalibe, Siyasanga (5 September 2025). "Amajita star Shakeel April in fine fettle ahead of U20 World Cup". Sunday World. Retrieved 21 October 2025.