UWC to Represent South African Talent on the Continental Stage

Sports Reporter

THE University of the Western Cape’s (UWC) women’s football team continues to make a significant impact on the South African sports scene, being nominated to represent the country in a continental competition this year.

UWC has been selected to fly the South African flag in the 2024 COSAFA (Council of Southern African Football Associations) Champions League. This competition brings together the champions of each SADC (Southern African Development Community) country, vying for top honours. 

The top two teams from this tournament will advance to the CAF (Confederation of African Football) Champions League, where the ultimate title of the best team in Africa is at stake.
 
Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa) are holding champions for both competitions but will only compete in the CAF Champions League this season. Hence, UWC, after finishing second in the Hollywoodbets Super League in 2023, has been nominated to participate in the COSAFA Champions League.
 
The COSAFA Champions League generally takes place in August in Durban over a week, and the winners proceed to the CAF Champions League in September, usually hosted in Morocco.
 
UWC Director of Sport Mandla Gagayi said the nomination represents an excellent opportunity for UWC Sport to extend its footprint. It will also serve as a positive recruitment tool for the University.
 
“This further widens opportunities for our students to display their talent at a high level where there are opportunities for professional contracts. It also bears testimony to our sport transformation endeavours, where we give women opportunities to participate in sport at the highest levels possible,” said Gagayi.

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