The Pirates Cup (Women) is an U/21 women's soccer tournament hosted by Orlando Pirates.[1]
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| Organising body | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| Region | South Africa |
| Number of teams | 8 |
| Current champions | JVW (1st title) |
| Most successful team(s) | Tuks Ladies U/21 JVW (1 title) |
 2024 | |
History
editThe inaugural edition consisted of eight U/21 women's teams and was held at Wits Marks Park in Emmarentia on the 21st of March 2023.[2] Tuks Ladies U/21 defeated UJ Ladies U/21 2-1 in the final.[3][4]
Champions
editList of past champions:
| Year | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tuks Ladies | UJ Ladies |
| 2024 | JVW | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies B |
Awards
editThe following players were rated best:[5]
| Year | Golden Boot | Team | MVP | Team | Golden Glove | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Victoria Biathole (7 goals) | UJ Ladies U/21 | Onewane Laka | Tuks Ladies U/21 | ||
| 2024 | Lithemba Samsam Sibahle Maneli (5 goals) |
TS Galaxy Queens | Julia Goncalves | JVW | Mbali Ntimane | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies |
Sponsor
editThe tournament is sponsored by:[6]
References
edit- ^ "Pirates Cup Group Stages Announced | Orlando Pirates Football Club". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "Pirates Cup Knockout Fixtures Confirmed | Orlando Pirates Football Club". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Diphoko, Oarabile (2023-03-23). "Tuks Ladies Crowned 2023 Pirates Cup Champions". gsport4girls. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "UJ women's U21 football team settles for silver in Pirates Cup 2023 | UJ News". University of Johannesburg News. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "Stars of Africa, Tuks Ladies Crowned 2023 Pirates Cup Champions | Orlando Pirates Football Club". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ "Orlando Pirates Cup 2023 – aQuellé". aquelle.co.za. Retrieved 2024-03-28.