Staff Reporter
Several universities are set to do battle at an inter-varsity football tournament.
UJ, TUT, NWU, VUT, UFS, CUT, UFH and UWC will take on each other over seven rounds between July 27 and September 7.
The hottest university football tournament is back, as the 2023 Varsity Football tournament kicks off on July 27.
Varsity sports fans can look forward to an action-packed competition that entertains and is a stepping stone to greatness for participants.
Since the first tournament in 2013, Varsity Football has grown.
Lisa Roux, head of Varsity Sports, said the possibilities of playing in the tournament and its impact on the players’ lives have been great.
Varsity Football is described as a place where future football stars are born and where they showcase their skills
“It’s where the field of dreams becomes a reality and where lives are transformed. This season, Varsity Football will again be more than just another tournament. It will be a cultural phenomenon that you can’t afford to miss out on. We’re talking about the vibe, the people, and the endless opportunities that define Varsity Football.”
This year, UJ, TUT, NWU, VUT, UFS, CUT, UFH and UWC will take on each other over seven rounds between July 27 and September 7.
The semi-finals against the top four teams are scheduled for September 14, while the final will be contested on September 28.
All matches take place on Thursday evenings, with featured games broadcast on SuperSport.
The 2023 Varsity Football Women’s tournament will occur between August 11 and 19. UFH, UKZN, UP, Wits, UJ, UWC, DUT and TUT are vying for top honours.
TUT beat UJ 2-1 in last year’s men’s final and will undoubtedly be out to claim an unprecedented fourth Varsity Football title.
The Pretoria-based team were the champions in 2016 and 2018 and also made it to the final in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
The opening round of the 2023 Varsity Football tournament begins on July 27.
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