By Phenyo Mokgothu and Lerato Tshweu

The North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng ladies football team is starting 2025 in top form and will be competing in the Varsity Football Tournament for the first time.

Their qualification follows a strong performance at the 2024 University Sports South Africa (USSA) tournament where they finished third out of 19 teams and earned a bronze medal.

NWU Soccer Institute manager Vuyo Sambo says the team’s qualification was a significant milestone. “This has been a long-term goal. The players and management have worked towards this, and their efforts have paid off. This achievement reflects the dedication of everyone involved.”

“Winning the North West SASOL Provincial Play-offs and being crowned provincial champions was an important step. Now, we are preparing to compete at the Varsity Football Tournament,” says head coach Azania Moshushu.

The team’s qualification marks an important development for NWU football as they prepare to compete at national university level.

The NWU Mahikeng ladies football team is ready to strut their stuff in the upcoming Varsity Football Tournament.