Log leaders Wits make intentions clear on return to Varsity Football

Wits are making a strong statement in the Varsity Football 2025 campaign with the new-look side proving exactly why they’re back in the competition, returning after a long absence. The Educated Footballers announced their comeback in style with a thumping 4-1 win over CUT in their first game, courtesy of a red card that turned the tide in their favour. They sealed their six-point haul with a convincing 2-0 victory over DUT, a team that had lost their opener but was expected to put up a strong fight.

"It's important to start well. We haven't been in the tournament for two years, so we missed out on what the tournament is about, not just the fans but how the tournament should be played and certain situations we've experienced." said coach Thanduxolo Zulu

"The boys are developing a feel for this tournament. First games can be tricky for them, and they were very anxious. Playing in front of a beautiful crowd can be overwhelming, but I love the character we've shown so far. We played well, not rushing going forward and choosing the right spaces to attack. We took the game away from the opposition, which is very good for us.”

Zulu highlighted the importance of experience, noting that many of his players like Kgwadi Molepo and Tebogo Masemola who have played in the ABC Motsepe League, which is helping them adapt to the high-intensity nature of Varsity Football.

"It's credit to the university for their support, and it's essential for us to have players who are used to playing intense games and high-consequence matches. Varsity Football is about in terms of mini actions so you're attacking and now you have to defend and that's ABC Motsepe League type of football,” he said.

“The players are used to in terms of playing intense games, to play for the results, whatever you can get you play for it also used to suffering which we did in the last game where we had a lead and kept a good shape."

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By Andisiwe Sigoxo.