Women's University Soccer Tournament
Football tournament
Women's Varsity Football, also known as Women's Varsity Diski, is a South African university football competition. It is one of seven sports in the Varsity Sports series. The annual tournament involves the top women's football playing universities in the country, which belong to the University Sports Company. The tournament is managed by Advent Sport Entertainment and Media (ASEM) on behalf of the University Sports Company (USC), and is endorsed by the South African Football Association and University Sport South Africa .[1]
History
The inaugural tournament was held in 2013, with UJ Ladies winning the final 6-0 against TUT Ladies .[2]
The 2017 edition was hosted by Tshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium . TUT Ladies defeated UJ Ladies 4-0 in the final to win their fourth consecutive title.[3] [4]
The 2018 edition was hosted by the North-West University at NWU McArthur Stadium . TUT Ladies defeated UWC Ladies 2-1 in the final to win their fifth consecutive title.[5]
The 2019 edition was hosted by the North-West University at NWU-Mafikeng Stadium . TUT Ladies defeated UWC Ladies 4-1 in the final to win their sixth consecutive title.[6]
The 2021 edition was hosted by the University of Pretoria at Tuks Stadium . UWC Ladies defeated UP-Tuks Ladies 4-3 via penalties after the matched ended in a goalless draw to win their maiden title.[7]
The 2022 edition was hosted by the University of Johannesburg at the UJ Soweto Stadium .[8] UJ Ladies defeated defending champions UWC Ladies 5-3 via penalties after the match ended in a goalless draw to win their second title.[9]
The 2023 edition was hosted by Tshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium . UWC Ladies were crowned champions after defeating defending champions UJ Ladies 2-0 in the final to win their second title.[10]
The 2024 edition will be hosted by Tshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium from 26 July - 9 August 2024.[11]
Champions
The list of champions and runners-up:[12]
Most successful universities
Rank
University
Champions
Runners-up
Winning seasons
Runners-up seasons
1
Tshwane University of Technology
6
1
2014, 2015, 2016,
2017, 2018, 2019
2013
2
University of the Western Cape
2
5
2021, 2023
2015, 2016, 2018,
2019, 2022
3
University of Johannesburg
2
2
2013, 2022
2017, 2023
4
University of Pretoria
0
2
2014, 2021
Notable players
Players who have since represented Banyana Banyana :
Team
Players
DUT Ladies
TUT Ladies
Refiloe Jane , Hildah Magaia
UJ Ladies
Sphumelele Shamase , Thubelihle Shamase , Amanda Dlamini , Nthabeleng Modiko ,
Karabo Makhurubetshi , Noko Matlou , Maphuti Manamela , Disebo Mametja , Presocious Matabologa
UP-Tuks Ladies
Thalea Smidt , Wendy Shongwe
UFH Ladies
UKZN Ladies
Kholosa Biyana
UWC Ladies
Regirl Ngobeni , Noxolo Cesane , Thembi Kgatlana , Bongeka Gamede ,
Amogelang Motau , Sibulele Holweni
Wits Ladies
Lesego Nkoane
The tournament is sponsored by:[13]
Broadcasting and official partners
SuperSport is the official broadcaster. Southern Sun is the accommodation partner. Red Bull is the official energy drink. LIFT is the official airline. Gilbert is the official ball partner.
References
Varsity Football Challenge
Women's soccer in South Africa
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