TUT aiming to lift Varsity Football Women’s trophy for a record 7th time

The much-anticipated Varsity Women’s Football campaign is looming with the competing team’s eager to contest for the prestigious title. Record winners TUT Women’s Football are on a mission to redeem themselves having last lifted the trophy in 2019.

Head coach Christina Kutumela alludes the work they have been doing in preparations for the season ahead.

“So far things are going well, the teams look ready and excited to start on Friday. Our preparations are good; we are happy with our recruitment as we managed to bring in good youngsters who fit well within our style of play. I expect them to deliver as expected,” said Kutumela.

The Red Army have not won the tournament since their last triumph in 2019; the record winners came close last season finishing as runners-up to UWC who completed a brace of titles. For coach Kutumela they can only learn and build from last season despite not clinching the title.

“Last season we did not win but we cannot shy away from the fact that the team did exceptionally well, it was just minor mistakes that cost us the final. We are doing our best to tighten up our squad and make sure we improve in areas where we did not do well,” she said.

The six-time champions will open their campaign against the defending champions UWC in a repeat of last year’s final with a newly shaped squad.

“This year is a completely different ball game, the mind-set is still the same being positive, resilient and positive. The only difference we expect to see this year is to see us lift the trophy,” she adds.

“New players are doing well so far and I believe we did our level best to get the balance we needed and close in the gaps from players that left the team. it’s going to be very tough game against UWC as it will be the first game, very interesting game it feels like a final already. We are going to give our A game and leave the rest to God.”

TUT Provisional squad:

Rebaona Tshoma, Keamogetswe Kgope, Rebaone Moreki, Samukelisiwe Thwala, Tshepang Mosehla, Amahle Sosibo, Dora Makhayna, Johanna Ramanna, Asanda Msuthu, Naledi Thakanyane, Thabiso Senyatsi, Jabulile Dhlamini, Botlhale Sekhu, Lindiwe Nkambule, Nkateko Nkhuna, Karabo Mohajane, Onalerona Mmakhaka, Thato Selala, Nonzuzo Buthelezi, Orapeleng Ndlovu, Paballo Chela, Palesa Ntsholo, Retshepaone Ntwayagae.

Fixtures: HERE

Tickets: HERE

By: Lehlogonolo Ditshego