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The 2025 Varsity Women’s Football Final has all the makings of a classic. On Friday, September 19 at 7pm, the UJ Soweto Stadium will play host as the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the University of the Western Cape (UWC) go head-to-head for the crown. Nthabeleng Modiko Both teams have been flawless in the competition. UJ have scored 13 goals without conceding, with Thato Mofolo leading the charts on six goals. UWC have been just as ruthless, firing in 15 goals and conceding only once, with Chelsea Daniels their top scorer on four. The sides are no strangers to each other — they also meet regularly in the Hollywoodbets Super League, where UJ currently sit 6th with 35 points and UWC are 14th with 21 points. But when it comes to Varsity Football, it’s a different stage, and both arrive unbeaten. Coach Modiko on the Journey For UJ Head Coach Nthabeleng “Dunga” Modiko, the path to the final has been about balance, energy, and growth: “My journey with the team into this year’s competit...

 As Banyana Banyana prepares to face Zambia and Botswana in the upcoming Three Nations Series, a crucial part of their preparations for the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco this July, we caught up with University of Johannesburg (UJ) Women’s Football Head Coach, Nthabeleng Modiko. With one of her players called up to the national squad, Coach Modiko shares her thoughts on what she hopes to see from Banyana during this window, the lessons young players can take away, and the broader role WAFCON plays in preparing national teams for the international stage. Banyana Banyana  © Gallo Images Speaking ahead of the series, Modiko emphasized the importance of using these games to sharpen key aspects of Banyana Banyana’s play. From a local coaching perspective, she believes the national team is heading in the right direction but says there is still room for growth—particularly in giving young players international experience. “I think the process or the progress that B...

As the UJ Ladies Football team continues to carve their name in the books of women's football in South Africa, their journey serves as an inspiring narrative of resilience, teamwork, and unwavering passion. With a young squad brimming with talent and guided by the steady hand of former Banyana Banyana Captain, Nthabeleng Modiko, their recent battle was against fellow university contenders, the University of Pretoria (TUKS) in which the UJ team showcased their mettle, clinching a hard-fought victory with a 2-1 score line.  UJ Women's Football Club battle against the University of Pretoria. This victory marked UJ’s fourth consecutive win in the league, a testament to their firm commitment and tactical awareness on the field. Across these four victories, they've notched up an impressive tally of seven goals while conceding just one, another testament to their defensive solidity and attacking abilities. Revisiting the encounters between UJ and TUKS in 2023 when the two sides me...