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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...

University of Johannesburg mentor Nthabeleng Modiko is pleased to have led the Orange Army to the second Varsity Football final in a row after beating the outgoing champions, University of the Western Cape, 1-0 in the semifinals at Wits University stadium on Monday afternoon.  A repeat of the 2025 Varsity Football final came in the semifinal with last year's victors, the University of the Western Cape, facing old foes in the University of Johannesburg. The Orange Army went into this fixture still licking wounds from last year's defeat and aiming to get one better than the previous edition. 'Dunga' is pleased her charges managed to beat UWC to book a spot in the final. Former Banyana Banyana star says revenge was never on the forefront of her mind heading to the encounter but had her eyes glued to the final.  Dunga says her side has been in more finals only to come second and looking forward to going one better "Reaching back to back finals is something we are proud...

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 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...

The Hollywoodbets Super League has been a hotbed of thrilling football action this season, with the race for the top spot becoming increasingly intense between Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies and the University of Johannesburg Football Club (UJ FC). Both teams have demonstrated remarkable performances, making this year's competition one of the most exciting in recent memory. Image: Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies FC Currently, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies sit at the top of the league table with 31 points from 12 games. Not far behind, UJ FC also has 31 points but from 13 games, putting them in a close second position. The neck-and-neck battle for supremacy highlights the growing competitiveness of the league. Reflecting on last season's performance, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies were a formidable force. After 12 games, they were already leading the league with 10 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw (W 10, D 1 L1). They had an impressive goal tally, scoring 34 goals and conceding only 10. This year, Banyana Ba S...

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...

The Pirates Cup tournament, held from March 28th to April 1st, brought together young male and female soccer players for an exhilarating display of talent and teamwork. Among the highlights of the event was an exclusive interview with Nonkosi Twayise, a former student-athlete who made her coaching debut with the WITS Junior team in the women's division. Nonkosi Twayise in action for WITS during an official Sasol League match. Twayise’s love for the game took a turn during her time at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), where she not only pursued her studies in Banking and Economics but also showcased her talent on the football field. Fast forward to today and she finds herself in a new role – that of a coach. But her fascination for football goes back to when she was just a spectator as a young girl. “I used to be a hockey lover, I played this sport [hockey] in primary school. Football was one of those sports I used to go watch as my older brother used to play, which then triggere...

  As the new Hollywoodbets Super League season kicked off for the 2024 calendar year on Saturday, the University of Johannesburg's women's football team, under the capable leadership of Captain Refilwe Maseko, secured an impressive victory against First Touch Ladies.  In a thrilling match that saw UJ triumph with a 4-1 scoreline, Maseko stood out not only as the captain but also as a key contributor, netting two crucial goals and led her squad with determination. In an exclusive interview with the UJ Women's football captain, we delved into the captain's preparation for the match and her aspirations for the new Hollywoodbets Super League season.  Photocred: UJ Sport/Abuyile Mkumbuzi “As a team we focused on our strengths and how we would use those strengths to our advantage. Coach laid out a ‘blueprint’ on how we should play ideally but obviously we added a bit of individual brilliance according to the positions. ” Expressed the Captain. Maseko continued and shared how...