The 2023 Sasol League National Championship is the 14th edition of Sasol League National Championship since it was formed in 2009.[1] It was held at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| City | Bloemfontein |
| Venue(s) | Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium |
| Date | 16 - 22 October 2023 |
| Teams | 9 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | University of Fort Hare |
| Runner-up | Lindelani Ladies |
| Semifinalists | |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 12 |
| Goals scored | 45 (3.75 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Lerato Ruele (4 goals) |
| Best player | Nomfundo Xulu |
| Best young player | Akhona Mkhize |
| Best goalkeeper | Thabisa Maleni |
University of Fort Hare were crowned Sasol League National Champions after defeating Lindelani Ladies 4-3 on penalties.[2] Both teams secured promotion to the SAFA Women's League.[3]
Participating teams
editAll nine teams qualified through winning their provincial league.[4]
| Team | Provincial League |
| University of Fort Hare | Eastern Cape Sasol League |
| Ixias Ladies | Free State Sasol League |
| Croesus Ladies | Gauteng Sasol League |
| Lindelani Ladies | KwaZulu Natal Sasol League |
| Ramatlaohle Ladies | Limpopo Sasol League |
| Sasol Juventus | Mpumalanga Sasol League |
| Royal Wizards | Northern Cape Sasol League |
| Royal Queens | North West Sasol League |
| University of Cape Town | Western Cape Sasol League |
Group stages
editGroup A
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croesus Ladies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 6 | Knockout Stages |
| 2 | Sasol Juventus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 3 | |
| 3 | Royal Queens | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 0 |
Source: [1]
Group B
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Fort Hare | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 | Knockout Stages |
| 2 | Lindelani Ladies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 3 | |
| 3 | Royal Wizards | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 0 |
Source: [2]
Group C
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramatlaohle Ladies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 | Knockout Stages |
| 2 | University of Cape Town | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 3 | |
| 3 | Ixias FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 1 |
Source: [3]
Knockout stages
editSemi finals
edit| Ramatlaohle Ladies | 0–3 | Lindelani Ladies |
|---|---|---|
| Croesus FC | 2–2 | UFH Ladies |
|---|---|---|
Final
editStatistics
editTop scorer
edit| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lerato Ruele | Croesus Ladies | 4 |
| 2 | Lesego Dube | Croesus Ladies | 2 |
| Nizole Ngece | UFT Ladies | ||
| Phumla Simelane | Sasol Juventus | ||
| Mbalenhle Nteza | Lindelani Ladies | ||
| Alicia Terhart | University of Cape Town | ||
| Nomfundo Xulu | Lindelani Ladies | ||
| 8 | Koketso Mahlangu | Croesus Ladies | 1 |
| Lungelo Msweli | Lindelani Ladies | ||
| Omuhle Ngcobo | Lindelani Ladies |
Clean sheets
edit| Rank | Player | Club | Clean Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thabisa Baleni | UFH | 1 |
| Nqobile Biyela | Lindelani Ladies | ||
| Robyn Coetzee | University of Cape Town | ||
| Unathi Gcamgcam | UFH |
Awards
edit| Award | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Best Player | Nomfundo Xulu | Lindelani Ladies |
| Best goalkeeper | Thabisa Maleni | UFH Ladies |
| Top goalscorer | Lerato Ruele | Croesus Ladies |
| Best Young Player | Akhona Mkhize | Lindelani Ladies |
| Referee of the Tournament | Hloniphile Msizane | |
| Assistant Referee of the Tournament | Amogelang Msiza |
References
edit- ^ Sithole, Lefa (2023-09-28). "Sasol and SAFA launch the 2023 Sasol League National Championship". Sasol In Sport. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
- ^ "University of Fort Hare crowned 2023 Sasol League National Champions - SAFA.net". 2023-10-22. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Kganyago, Lethabo (2023-10-21). "Lindelani Ladies & University of Fort Hare Secure Promotion". iDiski Times. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Writer, FARPost (2023-09-26). "Sasol League National Championship: All you need to know". FARPost. Retrieved 2024-03-18.