The South African Football Association is the national administrative governing body that controls the sport of football in the Republic of South Africa (RSA) and is a member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). SAFA established in 1991. The South African Football Association is the second Football Association in South Africa to be named the South African Football Association and it is also the second football association in South Africa to affiliate to FIFA. The present day South African Football Association, unlike its predecessor allows for a mixed-race national team.
University of the Western Cape Stadium, commonly abbreviated and referred to as Operation Room, and sometimes also referred to as University of the Western Cape Sports Ground, is a multi-use stadium, situated in the Bellville suburb of Cape Town, at the Western Cape Province in South Africa. The exact location, is at the Southeastern corner of University of the Western Cape, only 300m from the Unibell railway station. Since its construction in 1983, the stadium has been home to UWC athletics, rugby, soccer and numerous other sporting events and local gatherings. The stadium complex also feature several offices, and became the new official SAFA headquarters for the West Coast Regional League, in August 2006.
Women's soccer began in South Africa during the 1960s and gained popularity in the 1990s, when the first national women's team was formed.
Janine van Wyk is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender for her own club in South Africa JVW and captains the South Africa women's national team. She is the highest capped player in South Africa with 185 appearances, and highest capped player in CAF.
Amanda Sinegugu Dlamini is a former South African soccer player who is currently a soccer analyst and football administrator. She represented the South Africa women's national team at the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics.
Nothando "Vivo" Vilakazi is a South African soccer player who plays as a defender for Spanish Primera División club EdF Logroño and the South Africa women's national team.
Andisiwe “Gudluza” Mgcoyi is a South African soccer player and coach who plays as a forward for SAFA Women's League club Mamelodi Sundowns and the South African women's national team. She represented the South African women's national soccer team at the 2012 London Olympics.
Lebogang Ester Ramalepe is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender for SAFA Women's League club Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa women's national team.
JVW F.C. is a women's professional soccer club based in Bedfordview, Gauteng. The team competes in the SAFA Women's League, the top tier women's football league in South Africa
Bambanani Nolufefe Mbane is a South African soccer player who plays as a defender for SAFA Women's League club Mamelodi Sundowns and the South Africa women's national team.
Melinda Kgadiete is a South African professional soccer player who plays as an attacking midfielder for SAFA Women's League club Mamelodi Sundowns and the South African women's national team.
The SAFA Women's League, known as Hollywoodbets Super League for sponsorship reasons, is the top flight of women's association football in South Africa. The competition is run by the South African Football Association. The league comprises 16 teams which won promotion from their respective Sasol Women's Provincial League divisions. The champion now earns entry into the COSAFA Women's Champions League.
Letago Madiba is a South African soccer player who plays as a forward for Fatih Vatan Spor in the Turkish Women's Super League. She has been a member of the South Africa women's national team.
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies F.C. is a women's professional soccer club based in Pretoria, South Africa. The team competes in the SAFA Women's League, the top tier women's football league in South Africa. They are the most successful women's team in South Africa with six titles. The team, together with the men's team are owned by Patrice Motsepe.
Maitumelo Sedilame Boseja, nicknamed Tsontso, is a Motswana footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies F.C. and the Botswana women's national team.
The 2023Sasol Women's League was the 14th season of the Sasol Women's League, the 3rd season used as a promotion system to the SAFA Women's League. The Sasol Women's League is the second tier of South Africa women's football.
First TouchF.C., also First Touch Academy, is a women's professional soccer club based in Polokwane, Limpopo. The team competes in the SAFA Women's League, the top tier women's football league in South Africa.
Yolula Tsawe is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for SAFA Women's League side TS Galaxy Queens and the South Africa women's national team.
The University of Pretoria women's football club, also UP-Tuks Ladies F.C. or Tuks Ladies F.C., is the football club representing the University of Pretoria based in Hatfield, Gauteng. The senior team competes in the SAFA Women's League, the top tier women's football league in South Africa.
The 2019 Sasol League National Championship was the 11th edition of the Sasol League National Championship since it was formed in 2009. It was held at Tsakane Stadium in Tsakane.
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