2017 Sasol League National Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| City | Mbombela |
| Venue(s) | Kabokweni Stadium |
| Dates | 4 December 2017 - 9 December 2017 |
| Teams | 9 |
| Defending champions | Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | Cape Town Roses |
| Third place | Thunderbirds Ladies |
| Fourth place | Coal City Wizards |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 15 |
| Goals scored | 57 (3.8 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Kgaelebane Mohlakoane 4 goals |
| Best player | Bambanani Mbane |
| Best young player | Yolanda Nduli |
| Best goalkeeper | Sedilame Boseja |
The 2017 Sasol League National Championship was the 9th edition of the Sasol League National Championship since it was formed in 2009. It was held at Kabokweni Stadium in Mbombela.
The 2017 edition kicked off with an announcement of an increase in the prize money.[1]
Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies were defending champions.[2] They defended their title by defeating Cape Town Roses 2-0 in the final.[3]
Participating teams
[edit]All nine teams qualified through winning their provincial leagues.[4]
| Team | Provincial League |
| Thunderbirds Ladies | Eastern Cape Sasol League |
| Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies | Free State Sasol League |
| Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies | Gauteng Sasol League |
| Sunflower WFC | KwaZulu Natal Sasol League |
| Kanatla Ladies | Limpopo Sasol League |
| Coal City Wizards | Mpumalanga Sasol League |
| RC Mills | Northern Cape Sasol League |
| De’Scorpion | North West Sasol League |
| Cape Town Roses | Western Cape Sasol League |
Knockout stages
[edit]3rd/4th play off
[edit]Final
[edit]Final standings
[edit]| Rank | Team | Prize money |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies | R200 000 |
| 2 | Cape Town Roses | R100 000 |
| 3 | Thunderbirds Ladies | R60 000 |
| 4 | Coal City Wizards | R40 000 |
| 5 | Sunflower WFC | R30 000 |
| 6 | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies | R25 000 |
| 7 | Kanatla Ladies | R20 000 |
| 8 | De’Scorpion | R15 000 |
| 9 | RC Mills | R10 000 |
Awards
[edit]The following were rated best in the tournament:[5]
| Award | Winner | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Diski Queen of the Tournament | Bambanani Mbane | Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies |
| Queens Queen of the Tournament | ||
| Best goalkeeper | Sedilame Boseja | |
| Young Queen of the Tournament | Yolanda Nduli | Sunflower FC |
| Coach of the Tournament | Siyabonga Malinga | |
| Top goalscorer of the Tournament | Siyamthanda Skeyi | Thunderbirds Ladies |
| Sisanda Vukapi | Cape Town Roses | |
| Kgaelebane Mohlakoane | Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies | |
| Referee of the Tournament | Joyce Rasekgatle |
References
[edit]- ^ Klate (@CKlatey), Chad. "Sasol throw weight and cash behind national women's championships". KickOff. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "Bloemfontein Celtic crowned 2016 Sasol League National Champs - SAFA.net". 2016-12-11. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ bombelenim (2017-12-19). "Bloemfontein Celtic wins Women's League in Kabokweni". Lowvelder. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "2017 Sasol League National Championship off to an exciting start - SAFA.net". 2017-12-04. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
- ^ "Celtic defend their Sasol League National Championship title - SAFA.net". 2017-12-09. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
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