Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy is a women's soccer academy based in Pretoria, South Africa.[1] The U/20 team competes in the SAFA Women's Regional League, Tshwane Women's Regional League, the third tier women's league in South Africa while the U/14 and U/16 teams compete in the Gauteng Women's Development League, the Gauteng regional women's football league for U/14 and U/16 teams in the province.
| Full name | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Young Banyana ba Style Young Brazilians | ||
| Short name | Sundowns, MSFC, MSL | ||
| Founded | 2021 | ||
| Owner | Patrice Motsepe | ||
| Chairman | Tlhopie Motsepe | ||
| Coach |  Andisiwe Mgcoyi Rhoda Mulaudzi | ||
| League | SAFA Women's Regional League Gauteng Women's Development League | ||
| 2023 | 1st | ||
| Website | www.sundownsfc.co.za | ||
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| Football (Men's) | Football B (Men's) | |
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| Football (Women's) | Football B (Women's) | |
It is the academy team of Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies.
In 2024 they were crowned the Engen Champ of Champs, Tshwane SAFA Women's Regional League champions, and both age groups of the Gauteng Women's Development League.[2][3]
U/20
editIn March 2024, they were runners up of the Pirates Cup (Women). They lost 4-3 via penalties to JVW B after the match ended in a 1–1 draw.[4]
In July 2024 they won their maiden Engen Knockout Challenge defeating defending champions University of Johannesburg 4-3 via penalties after the match ended in a goalless draw.[5]
In September 2024 they won their maiden Engen Champ of Champs title after defeating Durban Ladies from KwaZulu-Natal 1-0 in the final.[2]
They rounded out the 2024 season as champions of the Tshwane SAFA Women's Regional League and the Gauteng Women's Soccer League.[6]
U/16
editIn 2022 they won the 2022 Volkswagen Vaya Cup.[7]
In 2023, the U/15 team won the inaugural Gauteng Women's Development League undefeated.[8] They also won the inaugural GWDL Top 8 title by defeating JVW Girls 4-2 in the final.[9]
In the 2024 season, the U/16 team opened with a 14–1 win over West Youth Academy to set a league record.[10] They won the Gauteng Women's Development League undefeated in 2024 winning 22 games and drawing 2.[3]
U/14
editThe U/14 team won their first league match 7–0 against Origin F.C. on the 24th of March 2024.[11] They won the Gauteng Women's Development League undefeated in 2024, with 23 wins and 1 draw.[3]
Notable players
editCAF African Schools Football Championship
editList of players that were called up for a CAF African Schools Football Championship while playing for the academy. In brackets, the tournament played:[12]
- Katleho Malebane (2024)
Players that were called up for Bantwana while playing for the academy:[13]
- Sethabile Kamwanda
- Lindelwa Mabuza
- Gugu Mabizela
Honours
editU/20
- Tshwane SAFA Women's Regional League: 2024
- Gauteng Women's Soccer League: 2024
- Engen Champ of Champs: 2024
- Pirates Cup (Women): Runners-up: 2024
- Gauteng Engen Knockout Challenge: 2024
U/16
- Volkswagen Vaya Cup: 2022
- Gauteng Women's Development League: 2023, 2024
- GWDL Top 8: 2024
U/14
References
edit- ^ "Downs Ladies lining up next generation | soccer". SABC. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ a b "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-10-01.
- ^ a b c Pongco, Siya (2024-10-16). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Mamelodi Sundowns: The Invincible GWDL Queens". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ "UJ, JVW Crowned 2024 Pirates Cup Champions - Orlando Pirates FC". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. 2024-03-31. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "Chiefs and Sundowns Ladies crowned Engen KO Challenge champions". SuperSport. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-11-19). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Mamelodi Sundowns lifts the GWSL trophy". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
- ^ Hare, Rudene (2022-12-13). "Mamelodi Sundowns Youth Crowned VW Vaya Cup Champions". gsport4girls. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Inqaku. "League - Gauteng Women's Development League GWDL | Inqaku". inqaku.com. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-03-13). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Tenacious Mamelodi Sundowns and JVW Ladies claim pre-season titles". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-04-08). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Banyana Ba Style make a loud statement in their season opener". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-03-25). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Goals galore at exciting GWDL season opener". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "SA U15 National Teams arrive in Zanzibar ahead of CAF African Schools Championships - SAFA.net". 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ World, Sunday (2024-01-25). "Bantwana squad to face Ethiopia in U17 World Cup qualifier named". Sunday World. Retrieved 2024-07-09.