UWC Women’s Football will be looking to make it back-to-back titles when they meet the TUT in the final of the Varsity Women’s Football tournament on Friday, 9 August. UWC captain Tiffany Kortjie who has clinched the Varsity Football title with UWC in 2021 and 2023 recalls how the two occasions were.
“Our first game wasn’t the result that the team wanted but we didn’t let it affect or change our goal we had for the end of the tournament. We kept our heads up, kept working hard and therefore got great results in the next few games we played.”.
Her love for football started at an early age.
“At the age of 8 years old I found myself playing in the street with my cousins and my aunt sent me to a boys club called ‘Blackpool’ and they created such a welcoming and loving environment which made me fall in love with the game ever since.”
Tiffany is currently in her second year of a BA Admin qualification and juggling that with a busy footballing schedule has not been easy but the UWC maestro.
“You have to make time for everything, follow a certain schedule and stick to it. And if you want to excel in both you have to make certain sacrifices for example your social life is limited. For me praying and having a relationship with God helps me a lot to stay disciplined and on the right path.
“This is where exposure happens for young ladies. Varsity Football allows students to express their talent on a bigger stage. Therefore, playing in the Varsity Football tournament allows you to be seen as a footballer but also excel on the academic side.”
With the final just a week away, Kortjie and her teammates are keeping their feet on the ground but believe more fortune can come their way.
“We are feeling good, but we know it's not over yet, we still have a good run left, therefore we have to go out there and do our best.”
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By S’fiso Nyawo
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