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| Organiser(s) | Varsity Sports |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013; 13 years ago (2013) |
| Region | South Africa |
| Teams | 8 |
| Current champions | University of the Western Cape (4th title) |
| Most championships | Tshwane University of Technology (6 titles) |
| Broadcaster | SuperSport |
| Website | varsitysportssa.com/football |
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Women's Varsity Football, also known asWomen's Varsity Diski, is a South Africanuniversityfootball competition. It is one of seven sports in theVarsity 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 theSouth African Football Association andUniversity Sport South Africa.[1]
The inaugural tournament was held in 2013, withUJ Ladies winning the final 6–0 againstTUT Ladies.[2]
The 2017 edition was hosted byTshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium.TUT Ladies defeatedUJ Ladies 4–0 in the final to win their fourth consecutive title.[3][4]
The 2018 edition was hosted by theNorth-West University at NWU McArthur Stadium.TUT Ladies defeatedUWC Ladies 2–1 in the final to win their fifth consecutive title.[5]
The 2019 edition was hosted by theNorth-West University at NWU-Mafikeng Stadium.TUT Ladies defeatedUWC Ladies 4–1 in the final to win their sixth consecutive title.[6]
The 2021 edition was hosted by theUniversity of Pretoria atTuks Stadium.UWC Ladies defeatedUP-Tuks Ladies 4–3 via penalties after the matched ended in a goalless draw to win their maiden title.[7]
The2022 edition was hosted by theUniversity of Johannesburg at the UJ Soweto Stadium.[8]UJ Ladies defeated defending championsUWC Ladies 5–3 via penalties after the match ended in a goalless draw to win their second title.[9]
The2023 edition was hosted byTshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium.UWC Ladies were crowned champions after defeating defending championsUJ Ladies 2–0 in the final to win their second title.[10]
The2024 edition was hosted byTshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium from 26 July - 9 August 2024.[11]UWC Ladies defended their title with a 2–1 win over hostsTUT Ladies in the final to win their third title.[12]
The2025 edition was hosted by theUniversity of Johannesburg at the UJ Soweto Stadium.UWC Ladies defended their title with a 1–0 win over hostsUJ Ladies in the final to win their fourth title.[13]
The list of champions and runners-up:[14]
| Year | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | UJ Ladies | TUT Ladies |
| 2014 | TUT Ladies | UP-Tuks Ladies |
| 2015 | UWC Ladies | |
| 2016 | ||
| 2017 | UJ Ladies | |
| 2018 | UWC Ladies | |
| 2019 | ||
| 2020 | Cancelled due to theCOVID-19 pandemic in South Africa | |
| 2021 | UWC Ladies | UP-Tuks Ladies |
| 2022 | UJ Ladies | UWC Ladies |
| 2023 | UWC Ladies | UJ Ladies |
| 2024 | TUT Ladies | |
| 2025 | UJ Ladies | |
| Rank | University | Champions | Runners-up | Winning seasons | Runners-up seasons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tshwane University of Technology | 6 | 2 | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | 2013,2024 |
| 2 | University of the Western Cape | 4 | 5 | 2021,2023,2024,2025 | 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019,2022 |
| 3 | University of Johannesburg | 2 | 3 | 2013,2022 | 2017,2023,2025 |
| 4 | University of Pretoria | 0 | 2 | 2014, 2021 |
Players from the universities who have since representedBanyana Banyana:
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| TUT Ladies | Refiloe Jane,Hildah Magaia,Tshogofatso Motlogelwa,Sibongile Ntoane |
| UJ Ladies | Sphumelele Shamase,Thubelihle Shamase,Amanda Dlamini,Nthabeleng Modiko, Karabo Makhurubetshi,Noko Matlou, Maphuti Manamela,Disebo Mametja, Presocious Matabologa, Ayesha Moosa,Matshidiso Masebe,Shannon Macomo, Yolando Nduli,Gugu Dhlamini,Dineo Magagula |
| UP-Tuks Ladies | Thalea Smidt,Wendy Shongwe,Ntando Phahla,Khutso Pila,Sinamile Mkhwanazi,Isabela Ludwig |
| UFH Ladies | Nokuphila Mpatsiyana,Kesha Hendricks |
| UKZN Ladies | Kholosa Biyana |
| UWC Ladies | Regirl Ngobeni,Noxolo Cesane,Thembi Kgatlana,Bongeka Gamede, Amogelang Motau,Sibulele Holweni, Chelsea Daniels,Ronnel Donnelly, Lonathemba Mhlongo,Fikile Magama,Leandra Smeda,Jermaine Seoposenwe,Kaylin Swart |
| Wits Ladies | Lesego Nkoane |
The tournament is sponsored by:[15]
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.
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