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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) delivered a statement performance on home soil, sweeping aside UP-Tuks 5–0 to be crowned the 2026 Varsity Football champions in emphatic fashion. @VarsityDiski From the opening whistle, UJ showed exactly why they had been one of the standout teams throughout the tournament. Their attacking intensity, composure and dominance proved too much for UP-Tuks, as the hosts turned the final into a one-sided affair. Mpho Dlamini opened the scoring before Lindelwa Mabuza took centre stage, finding the back of the net twice to complete a brilliant brace. Kabelo Mokoena and Sbongakonke Mzobe added further goals as UJ powered to a comprehensive 5–0 victory. Mabuza’s outstanding final capped a remarkable individual tournament, with the UJ star taking home both the FNB Player of the Match award and the Suzuki Golden Boot. Dlamini was rewarded for her contribution with the Goal Rush award. Despite UJ’s dominance, the tournament’s top individual honour went to TUT’s S...

Ibanathi Msindo’s football journey is a powerful story of talent, sacrifice and unwavering family support. The University of Pretoria (UP-Tuks) midfielder has established herself as one of the standout players in the 2026 Women’s Varsity Football campaign, but her journey to the big stage began on the streets of Pampierstad in the Northern Cape. Ibanathi Msindo  Born on 25 July 2002 and raised in Pampierstad, Msindo developed a love for football from an incredibly young age. Barely three years old, she was already kicking a ball around, and by the age of seven, she was playing street football with her nephews. Despite often being the only girl among the boys, Msindo more than held her own. Her passion for the game continued to grow, eventually leading her to club football.  At 15, Msindo joined Nicko Taurus Academy after she and her mother moved to Kagiso on the West Rand, partly to give her greater opportunities to pursue her football dream. However, tragedy struck just as Ms...

Sithembile Sandleni is proving that her impact extends beyond the classroom, bringing her leadership, discipline and determination to the football pitch for UJ Women’s Football. Born on 12 May 2003 and hailing from Nelspruit, Sandleni is a midfielder for the UJ senior women’s team. Away from football, she has also demonstrated her commitment to academic excellence, graduating with Honours in Sport Science in 2025. © UJ Football Sithembile Sandleni has emerged as one of UJ Women’s Football team’s key figures, combining her talent, determination and leadership to help guide the team to the 2026 Varsity Football final. Sandleni has shown that she is capable of stepping up when her team needs her most. Her latest standout performance came in the semi-final against defending champions UWC, where she was named Player of the Match after playing a crucial role in UJ’s victory. For Sandleni, defeating UWC in open play made the achievement even more special. “I’m excited and happy that we took o...

The stage is set for a thrilling Varsity Football Women’s final, with the University of Pretoria (UP TUKS) set to face the University of Johannesburg (UJ) after both sides secured hard-fought victories in their respective semi-finals. X (@TuksSport) The final is scheduled for Wednesday, 19 August at 19:00 at UJ Stadium, Soweto Campus, where the two universities will battle for Varsity Football women’s supremacy.  UJ booked their place in the final with a narrow 1-0 victory over the University of the Western Cape (UWC), exacting revenge for last year’s final defeat against the same opponents. The tightly contested encounter appeared destined for a stalemate before Lindelwa Mabuza struck at the death to send UJ through. The victory means coach Nthabeleng Modiko’s side will return to the final for the second consecutive year, giving UJ another opportunity to challenge for the title after falling short against UWC in last year’s decider. Meanwhile, University of Pretoria (AmaTuks) secu...

The 2026 Varsity Football Women’s competition delivered a dramatic Round 4 as the semi-finals produced two thrilling contests, with UJ and UP-TUKS emerging victorious to secure their places in this year's final. UJ 1–0 UWC: Lindelwa Mabuza’s moment of magic The first semi-final was a tightly contested battle between University of Johannesburg (UJ) and defending champions University of the Western Cape (UWC). UJ eventually edged the defending champions 1–0, with Lindelwa Mabuza producing a moment of brilliance to decide the contest. Mabuza unleashed a spectacular long-range strike that proved to be the only goal of the match, sending UJ through to the final. Her stunning effort also earned her the SportPesa Goal Rush Award. UJ's defensive resilience was equally important as they held on to protect their narrow advantage and book their place in the championship decider. Sthembile Sandleni was instrumental in UJ's hard-fought victory and was rewarded with the FNB Player of the...

The 2026 Women’s Varsity Football  competition produced another action-packed round on Saturday , 8 August, as Round 3 delivered plenty of goals, standout individual performances and important results across the four fixtures. © X (@VarsityDiski) UWC 6–0 UL: Kotjie stars with a hat-trick The University of the Western Cape (UWC) continued their impressive campaign with a commanding 6–0 victory over the University of Limpopo (UL). Tiffany Kotjie was the standout performer, completing a brilliant hat-trick to spearhead UWC's dominant display. Her performance earned her the FNB Player of the Match award. Mmabatho Mogale also made her mark, claiming the Goal Rush Award as UWC produced one of the biggest victories of the round. UJ 4–0 WSU: Dlamini leads the charge The University of Johannesburg (UJ) secured a convincing 4–0 win over Walter Sisulu University (WSU). UJ controlled proceedings and converted their opportunities effectively, with Mpho Dlamini earning the FNB Player of the Ma...

The countdown is on as the 2026 Varsity Football Women’s tournament prepares to take centre stage, bringing together some of South Africa’s top university teams for another exciting season of football.    © X  (@VarsityDiski) · The tournament kicks off on Saturday, 1 August 2026, with matches set to take place at Tuks Stadium over the opening weekend. Eight universities will compete for the prestigious title, with each team determined to make a strong start to their campaign. TUT, UJ, Wits, UWC, UL, Tuks, CPUT and WSU will all battle it out for championship glory. Varsity Football Women continues to play an important role in the growth of women’s football in South Africa, providing talented players with a platform to showcase their skills while representing their universities at the highest level of student sport. With some of the country’s most promising young footballers set to take part, supporters can expect exciting matches, strong competition and unforgettable momen...