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Durban Ladies W.F.C is a women's professional soccer club based in Umlazi, Kwa-Zulu Natal. The team competes in the
SAFA Women's League The SAFA Women's League, known as Hollywoodbets Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the top flight of women's association football in South Africa. The competition is run by the South African Football Association. History Inter-Provincial Wo ...
, the top tier women's football league in South Africa


History

This club founded by Mary–Jane Sokhela in 1990. The club was founded under the name Umlazi Fast Eagles. In 1997 was sponsored by
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and
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and later changed the club's name to Spar AmaZulu Ladies F.C. In 1999, it was changed again to Durban Ladies F.C. The club won the KZN SASOL League and gained a spot in
SAFA Women's League The SAFA Women's League, known as Hollywoodbets Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the top flight of women's association football in South Africa. The competition is run by the South African Football Association. History Inter-Provincial Wo ...
that started in August 2019. The league didn't finished due to COVID-19 which resulted Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies F.C. being crowned champions. Durban Ladies player, Zamandosi Cele represented the country at the
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.


Players


Current squad


See also

Mamelodi Sundowns ladies
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References

{{Reflist Women's soccer clubs in South Africa Association football clubs established in 1990 Soccer clubs in Durban 1990 establishments in South Africa SAFA Women's League