Women's Varsity Football
Women's Varsity Football, also known as Women's Varsity Diski, is a South African university football competition. It is one of seven sports in the Varsity 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 on behalf of the University Sports Company, and is endorsed by the South African Football Association and University Sport South Africa.
History
The inaugural tournament was held in 2013, with UJ Ladies winning the final 6–0 against [Tshwane University of Technology women's Association football|football club|TUT Ladies].The 2017 edition was hosted by Tshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium. TUT Ladies defeated UJ Ladies 4–0 in the final to win their fourth consecutive title.
The 2018 edition was hosted by the North-West University at NWU McArthur Stadium. TUT Ladies defeated UWC Ladies 2–1 in the final to win their fifth consecutive title.
The 2019 edition was hosted by the North-West University at NWU-Mafikeng Stadium. TUT Ladies defeated UWC Ladies 4–1 in the final to win their sixth consecutive title.
The 2021 edition was hosted by the University of Pretoria at Tuks Stadium. UWC Ladies defeated UP-Tuks Ladies 4–3 via penalties after the matched ended in a goalless draw to win their maiden title.
The 2022 edition was hosted by the University of Johannesburg at the UJ Soweto Stadium. UJ Ladies defeated defending champions UWC Ladies 5–3 via penalties after the match ended in a goalless draw to win their second title.
The 2023 edition was hosted by Tshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium. UWC Ladies were crowned champions after defeating defending champions UJ Ladies 2–0 in the final to win their second title.
The 2024 edition was hosted by Tshwane University of Technology at TUT Stadium from 26 July - 9 August 2024. UWC Ladies defended their title with a 2–1 win over hosts TUT Ladies in the final to win their third title.
The 2025 edition was hosted by the University of Johannesburg at the UJ Soweto Stadium. UWC Ladies defended their title with a 1–0 win over hosts UJ Ladies in the final to win their fourth title.
Champions
The list of champions and runners-up:Notable players
Players from the universities who have since represented Banyana 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 |
Sponsors
The tournament is sponsored by:- First National Bank
- Suzuki
- Cashbuild
- SportPesa