| Organising body | SAFA Gauteng |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Number of teams | 13 teams U/14 13 teams U/16 |
| Domestic cup(s) | GWDL Top 8 |
| Current champions | Mamelodi Sundowns U/15 (2023) |
| TV partners | SuperSport Schools |
| Website | https://safagauteng.org.za/ |
The Gauteng Women's Development League is a regional girls soccer league in Gauteng. The league is run by SAFA Gauteng, and features U/14 and U/16 teams from the Local Football Associations (LFAs) that are under SAFA Gauteng. The league is under Gauteng Development League.
History
The initial season featured 10 teams and was launched on 16 April 2023 with only the U/15 age group available.[1][2] In 2024, the league added the U/14 league and switch the U/15 age group to U/16.[3][4]
In the 2024 season opener for the U/16 division, Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies U/16 scored a record 14 goals in a 14-1 in over West Youth Academy.[5][6]
In the U/14 division, the first matches were played on 24 March 2024 which saw 30 goals being scored by in the season opener.[7]
Champions U/16 division
The list of champions and runners-up:
| Year | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies U/15 | JVW U/15 |
Under-14 division
Teams
These are the teams that are competing in the U/14 league.[8]
- Edenvale FC
- Highlands Park
- JVW FC
- Kempton Park FC
- Kenneth FC
- Mamelodi Sundowns
- Origin FC
- Panorama FC
- Refilwe FC
- Remember Elite Sports Academy
- Tornado FC
- University of Pretoria - Tuks Sports
- West Youth Academy
Broadcasting
The Gauteng Women's Development League games are broadcast on the SuperSport Schools channel.[9]
References
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-02-13). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Gauteng Women's football entering a new phase of success". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ ""Gauteng Development League for Girls Launches - Revolutionizing Women's Football in South Africa"". Urban Street Culture. 2023-04-19. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ Import, Pongrass (2024-01-25). "Football fanatics gear up for the new season". Roodepoort Record. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Import, Pongrass (2024-03-16). "EFC's women's team prepare for league debut". Bedfordview Edenvale News. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-04-08). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Banyana Ba Style make a loud statement in their season opener". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-04-23). "SuperSport Schools Plus | JVW, Sundowns and RESA lead the title chase: u16 GWDL week 2". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-03-25). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Goals galore at exciting GWDL season opener". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
- ^ Inqaku. "League - Gauteng U14 Women's Development League Group 1A | Inqaku". inqaku.com. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-02-13). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Gauteng Women's football entering a new phase of success". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
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