Women's Varsity Football, also known as Women's Varsity Diski, is a South African

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competition. It is one of seven sports in the

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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 (ASEM) on behalf of the University Sports Company (USC), and is endorsed by the

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and University Sport South Africa.

History

The inaugural tournament was held in 2013, with UJ Ladies winning the final 6-0 against TUT Ladies. The 2017 edition was hosted by

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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

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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

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

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. UWC Ladies defeated UP-Tuks Ladies 4-3 via penalties after the matched ended in a goalless draw to win their maiden title. The

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edition was hosted by the

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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

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edition was hosted by

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

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.

Champions

The list of champions and runners-up:

Most successful universities

Notable players

Players who have since represented ''Banyana Banyana'':

Broadcasting and official partners

SuperSport is the official broadcaster. Southern Sun is the accommodation partner.

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is the official energy drink.

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is the official airline. Gilbert is the official ball partner.

References

{{Soccer in South Africa Women's soccer leagues in South Africa

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