The University of the Western Cape Women’s Football Team is set to make history by representing South Africa for the first time at the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers in Blantyre, Malawi, from 16 to 24 August, 2024.
Prior to this year’s edition, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies has been the sole team to represent South Africa at the Qualifiers, and this UWC milestone marks a new era for women’s football in the country, while rewarding the incredible progress and dedication of university team.
The qualification to represent South Africa is awarded to the season’s Hollywoodbets Super League champions, but having already qualified for the CAF Women’s Champions League Finals as 2023 defending champions, reigning HBSL champs Sundowns is replaced in the qualifiers by silver medalists UWC, who have earned the call to represent SA in the annual continental Qualifiers showpiece.
The UWC Women’s Football Team has steadily built a reputation for excellence in South African football, and the Western Cape team’s qualification for the CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers is the culmination of years of hard work, determination, and strategic development.
This opportunity places them on a continental stage, showcasing their talent and ambition to a broader audience.
The CAF Women’s Champions League is a critical platform for African women’s football, providing teams with the chance to compete at a higher level and gain valuable international experience. For UWC, this is an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities, inspire young athletes, and contribute to the development of women’s football in the country.
The qualifiers will be held in August 2024, with UWC competing against some of the top teams from across the continent, and the team is preparing rigorously, with intense training sessions, strategic planning, and friendly matches to fine-tune their performance.
As the UWC Women’s Football Team steps onto the continental stage, they carry with them the pride of a nation. South Africa will be watching closely, cheering them on as they strive to make history and bring glory to their university and country.
Teams Participating in the CAF Women’s Champions League Qualifiers
University of the Western Cape – South Africa
Gaborone United – Botswana
Young Buffaloes – Eswatini
Ascent Academy – Malawi
UD Lichinga – Mozambique
FC Ongos – Namibia
Green Buffaloes – Zambia
Herentals Queens – Zimbabwe
CAF Women’s Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Past Winners
2021 – Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
2022 – Green Buffaloes (Zambia)
2023 – Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Photo Caption: With UWC having qualified to represent South Africa at the CAF Women’s Champions League COSAFA Qualifiers from 16 to 25 August in Malawi, the team is preparing rigorously to fine-tune their performance. Photo: UWC Football on X
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