Dyabuza to lead new-look UFS Blues in 2025 Varsity Football
- Siraj Kamedien
- Aug 4
- 2 min read
The UFS Blues are locked and loaded ahead of their Varsity Football 2025 campaign, which kicks off next week in the capital city, Tshwane.
The Blues face a tough assignment in their opening fixture as they travel to take on the Tuks in their own backyard.
They head into the season with a new technical team at the helm, while Iviwe Dyabuza will be wearing the captain’s armband for the first time.
Dyabuza said there’s a great deal of excitement in the young and fresh-looking squad, and it’s just a matter of sticking to their identity.
“We’re really excited for the tournament. The biggest change for us is, of course, the new technical team. But it’s not a train smash the new philosophy aligns closely with what we’re already used to,” he explained.
Dyabuza added that the revamped squad brings plenty of energy and enthusiasm, and the players are thriving in the new setup.
“We’ve got a young and exciting squad, full of players who are energetic and eager to work hard,” the seasoned campaigner said.
While the age-old cliché in football, or sport for that matter, is to take things one game at a time, Dyabuza made it clear that the Blues are aiming for maximum points from every match.
“We’re really looking forward to the experience this tournament will bring. As we prepare, we’re taking it one game at a time.
“We’re not just focusing on home games we’re targeting every match and aiming to pick up points wherever we can.”
The Blues will kick off their Varsity Football 2025 campaign at 19:15 on 7 August against Tuks at the Tuks Stadium.
UFS provisional squad:
Lethokuhle Makhaya, Sisanda Hadebe, Sandile Mhlanga, Hlalefang Sethunsa, Xolani Mqwathi, Sambulo Mthembu, Bongani Ndimande, Karabo Malatjie, Phikani Zondi, Iviwe Dyabuza, Theko Phimthi, Jose Mondi, Lesego Mafikeng, Ndumiso Kubheka, Tshepo Ndlovu, Jarome Jansen, Siyamthanda Ndaba, Kwethemba Ndlovu, Samkelo Nakedi, Kagiso Semenya, Sandiselwa Mbatha, Kamohelo Mohoje, Thato Nkatho, Sakhile Nyathi, Adolph Radinyona, Omphethemetse Athibeng, Thabang Molo, Tumelo Ndlovu, Jowan Janse, Paballo Makgareetse.
Fixtures: HERE
Tickets: HERE.
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