In one of the most exciting finals since the start of the competition, UFS Kovsies beat UJ 58-55 in extra time at the Callie Human Hall in Bloemfontein to be crowned the 2024 Varsity Netball champions. This is the fifth time Kovsies lifted the trophy while UJ were defeated for the second year running in the final. From the first whistle, UJ launched an aggressive attack, but it was the home team who scored first to load cheers from their supporters. The Orange Army soon gained their footing and levelled matters. It was Kovsies who held a slim 13-12 lead at the end of the first quarter.  The intense battle continued in the second quarter. While Kovsies barely retained their one-goal lead, UJ never lost confidence in their goal shooter, Muhluri Hlatshwayo. Hlatshwayo took a tumble just before the halftime whistle but was quickly up on her feet. At the halftime break, Kovsies still had their noses in front, 23-21.   The next 15 minutes were marked by utter concentration, with both teams looking to gain the upper hand. Every aspect was matched step by step with neither the Orange Army or Kovsies dominating any specific area. Once again, the home team clung to one-goal lead, 35-34.   With both power plays still on the table in the last quarter, it was going to come down to the wire. UJ took the lead during the first power play by taking their opponents out of their comfort zone, slowing the game down and making sure they retained ball possession. The last power play put both teams within striking distance of a win. With the crowd chanting “UFS, UFS, UFS” in the dying seconds of the game, Xandri Fourie equalised (47-47) to send the match into overtime. Nothing separated the two teams in the first seven minutes of extra time, with the scoreboard reading 51-51. It was in the final seven minutes of the pulsating affair that Kovsies finally kicked into the highest gear. Fuelled by their enthusiastic home supporters, they put the nail into the coffin (58-55) and were crowned champions for the fifth time. Quarter Scores:  13-12 | 23-21 | 35-34 | 47-47 | 58-55 (extra time) FNB Player of the Match:  Refiloe Nketsa (UFS Kovsies) FNB Player of the Tournament: Rolene Streutker (UFS Kovsies) Suzuki Player’s Player of the Tournament: Sunel Smit (NWU) UFS Kovsies: Liamé De Lange, Demi-Leigh de Jager, Megan Erasmus, Xandri Fourie, Elri Groenewald, Reratilwe Ke-Morena Letsoalo, Asanele Malgas, Owami Mohuli, Refiloe Nketsa, Rolene Streutker, Charné van Vuuren, Karla Victor. UJ: Alexandra Meimaris, Aphiwe Thusini, Boitumelo Mehloko, Cornelia Mupenda, Gugulethu Mdladla, Henlize Basson, Jade Niemand, Kamogelo Motsepe, Muhluri Hlatshwayo, Sanelisiwe Ntobela, Tarle Mathe, Yanke Broodryk.

The UWC men's football team have followed in the boots of their female counterparts to be crowned Varsity Football 2024 champions. The Cape side scored a late eqauliser in the final minutes and claimed the title after a tense 8-7 win on penalties against NWU in a match that ended 1-1 after regulation time.  The game began with NWU on the front foot, dominating the first 10 minutes with strong ball control and aggressive play. Despite their early dominance, both teams struggled to find the back of the net. By the 30th minute, the game had become more balanced, with NWU maintaining a strong ball possession but unable to break through UWC's defense. The first half ended in a stalemate at 0-0.  The second half saw NWU continue to push for the lead, and their persistence paid off in the 48th minute. A well-taken corner resulted in a towering header by Momelezi  Mngati, putting NWU ahead 1-0.   As the match progressed, UWC began to find their rhythm, and in the 86th minute, Leandro De Sousa delivered a crucial equalizer. His powerful shot from outside the box on the left side left the NWU goalkeeper with no chance, levelling the score at 1-1. The late goal set up a nervy final few minutes, but despite five added minutes, neither side could find a winner, and the game went to penalties.  In the penalty shootout, both teams showed composure as the scores remained deadlocked after seven rounds. However, NWU's captain Olebogeng Moeti missed the crucial eighth penalty, allowing UWC to claim the title. UWC kept their nerve, scoring all of their penalties to secure an 8-7 victory and lift the trophy for the second time in their history.    Player that impressed:      UWC striker Leandro De Sousa was the standout player for UWC, delivering a game-changing performance in the 2024 Varsity Football final.   His crucial equalizer in the 86th minute brought UWC back into contention when they were trailing 1-0. With a powerful shot from outside the box on the left side, De Sousa showcased his skill and composure under pressure. His goal levelled the match and shifted momentum in UWC's favour, ultimately leading them to victory.   The lanky forward’s influence was instrumental in keeping UWC’s title hopes alive, making him a key figure in their championship triumph and duly winning the Suzuki Golden Boot award for ebing the torunament's top scorer.   Scorers:   NWU : Momelezi Mngati 47  UWC : Leandro De Sousa 87    FNB Player of the Match: Lesego Motsepe (NWU).    NWU : Ethan Mokwena, Olebogeng Moeti ©, Lucky Letwaba, Sousa Mathe, Lucas Seromo, Lesego Motsepe, Momelezi Mngati, Xolani Masethi, Ranonyane Mmutlane, Reatlegile Kgosithebe, Pascual Tivane.     UWC:  Leandro De Sousa, Malinga Mdodana, Asibonge Maphumulo, Nkosingiphile Ncwane, Jadan Zeeman, Imaan January, Damian Overmeyer ©, Relebohile Matima, Leathan Croats, Khanya Dyani, Arnold Dube.

This Thursday, 26 September, the Varsity Football 2024 tournament will see NWU and UWC battle for glory and we find out who will be crowned champions and lift the trophy for a second time. Form wise they have both won their last two games, but the Eagles have only lost once this season and that was in the opening round to UFS. They avenged that loss by beating UFS 4-0 in the semi-finals. UWC come into the final as the only team to have beaten Tuks and it was away in both fixtures. NWU will host the final and no doubt have the home ground advantage with a packed out crowd expected at Mahikeng Stadium. Head-to-head stats: Not much seperating the two diski powerhouses with UWC scoring only one goal more, but the Eagles are a defensive wall conceding the least goals in the tournament and keeping the most clean sheets. On attack both will be looking to their charismatic top scorers Reatlegile Kgosithebe and Leandro De Sousa who are tied on 5 goals each, leading the way in the Suzuki Golden Boot race. They have each won the tournament once so expect a heated final where they will be on the hunt to duplicate the success they had in 2015 and 2019. Previous match-up: (round 2 on 1 Aug) In their round robin fixture it was NWU who travelled to Cape Town and picked up a crucial 0-1 win at the Operation Room. Despite both sides pushing hard in the opening half, the teams were deadlocked on 0-0 as the players headed into the lockerroom at the halftime break.  It was all NWU in the second half with the visitors playing with a lot more confidence and bravado while in contrasting style UWC held back and played a very defensive type of football. It was this fearless style of the NWU side that resulted in them being the first to get onto the scoreboard. The deadlock was finally broken in the 62nd minute when NWU scored through a well-worked effort in the midfield catching the UWC defence off guard. Momelezi Mngati fired the ball into the top right corner. It was a spirited effort from the home side in the final 15 minutes of the match, but it was all in vain as they remained goalless Coach and captains thoughts: NWU head coach Nkululeko Khwezilomso Malgas - “ In football, pressure is just part of it. The fans have been incredibly supportive, from our opening match when we lost to UFS. It’s been a journey, and we’ve felt their presence every step of the way." "It’s their opportunity to do something special in front of their home supporters. This is what we have been building towards, and now it’s time to deliver.” UWC captain Damian Overmeyer   - “ This is the time to show what we are made of. This season we have been inconsistent, but our mental strength has been strong. The work rate of the guys has been superb. You’ve seen in the semi finals match where we got a red card, we fought until the end. That is how strong the boys are mentally.” “It is exciting to be in the finals with such an exciting side NWU in their backyard. As players we will have to remember where we come from to achieve this. We have been to Mahikeng. We know the conditions. We know the environment and know the supporters would be fully behind them. But we will have to fight,” Don't miss the final live on SuperSport at 7pm. Tickets HERE .

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