Shakeel April
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1 December 2005 | ||
| 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 | |||
| –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
References
- ^ Dylan (17 September 2024). "Shakeel April signs new long-term deal with CT City". SportsClub. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Monoalibe, Siyasanga (5 September 2025). "Amajita star Shakeel April in fine fettle ahead of U20 World Cup". Sunday World. Retrieved 21 October 2025.