The UWC Women's Football has made history, clinching their third consecutive Varsity Football championship with a narrow 1-0 victory over the UJ Women’s Football on Monday night, 19 September 2025.
Played in a packed UJ Soweto Stadium, the final was a tense affair. Both teams struggled to create clear scoring opportunities in a goalless first half, although UWC maintained a persistent attack. The UJ defence, led by Shannon Macomo and Portia Masilela, put up a strong fight, successfully containing UWC's offensive threats like Chelsea Daniels and captain Tiffany Kortjie.
Just as the second half began, UWC's Kortjie delivered the decisive blow. In the 46th minute, she scored the only goal of the match, securing the treble championship for the Western Cape side.
Despite the goal, UJ fought to get back into the game. Captain Sthembile Sandleni, Kabelo Mokoena, and substitute Gugulethu Dhlamini led the charge, but their efforts were ultimately fruitless. UJ's best chance came in the final moments of the game when Kamogelo Maponya had a one-on-one opportunity with the UWC goalkeeper, but her shot went wide.
Following the victory, UWC coach Thinasonke Mbuli praised her team and the strategic preparation that led to the win. She highlighted the role of the team's video analyst, stating, "The credit for this victory must go to our video analyst. He knew the threat from the opposition... We knew that UJ striker Thato Mofolo would be lethal with her usual turns because she’s good at that.”
SCORERS:
UWC: Tiffany Kortjie
Player of the Match: Fikile Magama (UWC)
TEAMS:
UJ: Manana Myeki, Shannon Macomo, Portia Masilela, Kabelo Mokoena, Nokuthula Sekhukhuni, Sbongakonke Mzobe, Sthembile Sandleni, Sthembile Msomi, Atlegang Mogale, Thato Mofolo, Kamogelo Maponya.
UWC: Siphesihle Dlamini, Mmabatho Mogale, Unathi Simayile, Fikile Magama, Zikhona Nogqala, Vonisiwe Maswanganyi, Nwabisa Qoba, Akholiwe Matsotsi, Thembelihle Zulu, Tiffany Kortjie, Chelsea Daniels.
Player of the Tournament: Thabiso Senyatsi (TUT Women’s Football)
Cashbuild Golden Glove: Manana Myeki (UJ Women’s Football)
Suzuki Golden Boot: Thato Mofolo (UJ Women’s Football).