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WEDNESDAY · 16 SEPTEMBER 2026

The 3rd Annual Gauteng Women’s Soccer Tournament

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In the heart of Johannesburg, the anticipation is palpable as the city prepares for the 3rd annual Gauteng Women’s Soccer League (GWSL). This prestigious event, organized in partnership between the Gauteng Women’s Soccer League and the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture, and Recreation, is set to be a grand spectacle of women’s football. Th

In the heart of Johannesburg, the anticipation is palpable as the city prepares for the 3rd annual Gauteng Women’s Soccer League (GWSL). This prestigious event, organized in partnership between the Gauteng Women’s Soccer League and the Gauteng Department of Sport, Arts, Culture, and Recreation, is set to be a grand spectacle of women’s football.
The 3rd edition will in a slightly different format from the previous editions. The tournament is provisionally scheduled to run in a mini league format over a period of three weekends, from the 2nd to the 17th of November 2024, with matches taking place at the renowned Rovers Football Club. This year, the competition is expected to be fiercer than ever, with 32 teams vying for the coveted title, upping the stakes and the excitement. The Katlego Mohamme Foundation and the Hollywood Foundation are some of the sponsors of the event with more sponsors anticipated to confirm, the support of sponsors is instrumental in making the tournament a reality. The commitment of past sponsors to the advancement of women’s soccer is evident in the resources they continue providing and ensuring that the tournaments remain memorable ones. As the tournament approaches, the teams are reminded of the legacy of the past winners, their victories serving as a beacon of inspiration. Past winners of the previous versions are in 2022 - Diep Kloof Ladies and in 2023 - FC Raycon. Queen Lozikeyi Academy from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe is one of the international teams that has religiously attended the annual event since its inception and is expected to also join the 2024 festivities. One of the tournament Directors Keith Dube highlighted that ''The 3rd annual GWSL promises to be a celebration of talent, determination, and the indomitable spirit of women’s soccer. As the teams prepare to take the field, they know they were not just playing for victory, but for the love of the game and the advancement of women’s soccer in Gauteng and beyond.'' The tournament is expected to grow every year and attract more and more teams from far and beyond. More information contact Keith Dube  +27 81 303 2909 Email - gautengwomensoccert@gmail.com