Stellenbosch Women's F.C.

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Stellenbosch Women's F.C.
Full nameStellenbosch Women's Football Club
Nickname(s)Stellies; The Maroons
FoundedApril 2024
Head coach Flag of South Africa.svg Nathan Peskin
League Sasol Women's League
Website Club website
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Active departments of
Stellenbosch F.C.
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Football (Men's) Football (Women's)

Stellenbosch Women's F.C. is a women's football club based in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The team competes in the Sasol Women's League, the second tier women's football league in South Africa.

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History

The club was founded in 2024 following the purchase of Stellenbosch University Women's F.C.'s status. [1] They played their first match on 27 April 2024 and drew 0-0 with Badgers F.C. [2]

Team

Players

Stellenbosch Women's F.C. squad for 2024 season. [3]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
GK Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Chrizaan Smith
GK Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Mbali Radebe
DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Mantombi Jingqi
DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Lelethu Daniso
DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Ashulita Hartogh
DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Ongeziwe Shenxani
DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Tanisha Williams
DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Kelso Peskin
DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Raeesah Satarien
MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Zelda Fransman
MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Christelene Jantjies
MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Tercia van Wyk
MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Nomthandoso Mokwena
No.Pos.NationPlayer
MF Flag of Finland.svg  FIN Victoria Dalkarl
MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Anelisiwe Ngcobo
MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Luna November
MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Astria Boks
MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Jordan Baartman
MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Aaqilah Alfreds
MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Karen Jansen
MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Abongile Mbau
FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Lelethuthando Mthembu
FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Colleen Armoed
FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Dione Louw
FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Chelsea Petersen
FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Azuzile Magqaka
FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Nolubabalo Sishuba

Technical team

PositionStaff
Head Coach Flag of South Africa.svg Nathan Peskin
Assistant Coach Flag of South Africa.svg Allan Theunissen
Team Manager Flag of South Africa.svg Ilze Jones
Performance coach Flag of South Africa.svg Kristen Block
Goalkeeper coach Flag of South Africa.svg Lee Langeveldt

Notable Players

CAF African Schools Football Championship

List of players that were called up for a CAF African Schools Football Championship while playing for Stellenbosch Women. In brackets, the tournament played: [4]

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References

  1. "Stellenbosch FC and Stellenbosch University launch women's football division | soccer". SABC. 2024-04-27. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  2. Inqaku. "Match - Badgers FC vs Stellenbosch FC | Inqaku". inqaku.com. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
  3. Marketing, S. F. C. (2024-05-08). "Meet the team: Stellenbosch FC Ladies". Stellenbosch Football Club. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  4. "SA U15 National Teams arrive in Zanzibar ahead of CAF African Schools Championships - SAFA.net". 2024-05-20. Retrieved 2024-05-23.