Gauteng Women's Development League
| Organising body | SAFA Gauteng |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Number of teams | 13 teams U/14 13 teams U/16 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Gauteng Women's Development League Top 8 Championship |
| Current champions | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy (U/14) Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy (U/16) |
| TV partners | SuperSport Schools |
| Website | https://safagauteng.org.za/ |
The Gauteng Women's Development League is a regional girls soccer league in Gauteng. The league is run by SAFA Gauteng, and features U/14 and U/16 teams from the Local Football Associations (LFAs) that are under SAFA Gauteng.
History
[edit]The initial season featured 10 teams and was launched on 16 April 2023 with only the U/15 age group available.[1][2] In 2024, the league added the U/14 league and switch the U/15 age group to U/16.[3][4]
In the 2024 season opener for the U/16 division, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies U/16 scored a record 14 goals in a 14-1 in over West Youth Academy.[5][6]
In the U/14 division, the first matches were played on 24 March 2024 which saw 30 goals being scored by in the season opener.[7]
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy won both the U/14 and U/16 girls leagues undefeated in 2024.[8]
Champions U/16 division
[edit]The list of champions and runners-up:
| Year | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy | JVW Gems |
| 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy | JVW Gems |
Under-14 division
[edit]| Year | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy | Tuks High School |
Broadcasting
[edit]The Gauteng Women's Development League games are broadcast on the SuperSport Schools channel.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-02-13). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Gauteng Women's football entering a new phase of success". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ ""Gauteng Development League for Girls Launches - Revolutionizing Women's Football in South Africa"". Urban Street Culture. 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ Import, Pongrass (2024-01-25). "Football fanatics gear up for the new season". Roodepoort Record. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Import, Pongrass (2024-03-16). "EFC's women's team prepare for league debut". Bedfordview Edenvale News. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-04-08). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Banyana Ba Style make a loud statement in their season opener". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-04-23). "SuperSport Schools Plus | JVW, Sundowns and RESA lead the title chase: u16 GWDL week 2". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-03-25). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Goals galore at exciting GWDL season opener". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-10-16). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Mamelodi Sundowns: The Invincible GWDL Queens". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-10-16.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-02-13). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Gauteng Women's football entering a new phase of success". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
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