Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy
| Full name | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Young Banyana ba Style Young Brazilians | ||
| Short name | Sundowns, MSFC, MSL | ||
| Founded | 2021 | ||
| Owner | Patrice Motsepe | ||
| Chairman | Tlhopie Motsepe | ||
| Coach |  Agnes Nkosi U/20
Rhoda Mulaudzi U/14 | ||
| League | SAFA Women's Regional League Gauteng Women's Development League | ||
| 2023 | 1st | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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| Active departments of Mamelodi Sundowns | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Football (Men's) | Football B (Men's) | |
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| Football (Women's) | Football B (Women's) | |
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy is a women's soccer academy based in Pretoria, South Africa.[1] The U/20 team competes in the SAFA Women's Regional League, Tshwane Women's Regional League, the third tier women's league in South Africa while the U/14 and U/16 teams compete in the Gauteng Women's Development League, the Gauteng regional women's football league for U/14 and U/16 teams in the province.
It is the academy team of Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies.
U/20[edit]
In March 2024, they were runners up of the Pirates Cup (Women). They lost 4-3 via penalties to JVW B after the match ended in a 1–1 draw.[2]
In July 2024 they won their maiden Engen Knockout Challenge defeating defending champions University of Johannesburg 4-3 via penalties after the match ended in a goalless draw.[3]
U/16[edit]
In 2022 they won the 2022 Volkswagen Vaya Cup.[4]
In 2023, the U/15 team won the inaugural Gauteng Women's Development League undefeated.[5] They also won the inaugural GWDL Top 8 title by defeating JVW Girls 4-2 in the final.[6]
In the 2024 season, the U/16 team opened with a 14–1 win over West Youth Academy to set a league record.[7]
U/14[edit]
The U/14 team won their first league match 7–0 against Origin F.C. on the 24th of March 2024.[8]
Notable players[edit]
CAF African Schools Football Championship[edit]
List of players that were called up for a CAF African Schools Football Championship while playing for the academy. In brackets, the tournament played:[9]
Players that were called up for Bantwana while playing for the academy:[10]
- Sethabile Kamwanda
- Lindelwa Mabuza
- Gugu Mabizela
Honours[edit]
U/20
- Pirates Cup (Women): Runners-up: 2024
- Gauteng Engen Knockout Challenge: 2024
U/16
- Volkswagen Vaya Cup: 2022
- Gauteng Women's Development League: 2023
- GWDL Top 8: 2024
References[edit]
- ^ "Downs Ladies lining up next generation | soccer". SABC. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2024-04-02.
- ^ "UJ, JVW Crowned 2024 Pirates Cup Champions - Orlando Pirates FC". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. 2024-03-31. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ "Chiefs and Sundowns Ladies crowned Engen KO Challenge champions". SuperSport. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
- ^ Hare, Rudene (2022-12-13). "Mamelodi Sundowns Youth Crowned VW Vaya Cup Champions". gsport4girls. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ Inqaku. "League - Gauteng Women's Development League GWDL | Inqaku". inqaku.com. Retrieved 2024-04-04.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-03-13). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Tenacious Mamelodi Sundowns and JVW Ladies claim pre-season titles". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-05-06.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-04-08). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Banyana Ba Style make a loud statement in their season opener". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ Pongco, Siya (2024-03-25). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Goals galore at exciting GWDL season opener". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-08.
- ^ "SA U15 National Teams arrive in Zanzibar ahead of CAF African Schools Championships - SAFA.net". 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ World, Sunday (2024-01-25). "Bantwana squad to face Ethiopia in U17 World Cup qualifier named". Sunday World. Retrieved 2024-07-09.