Wits University F.C.

Last updated

Wits University FC
Full nameWits University Football Club
Ground Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg
Capacity5000
Coach Flag of South Africa.svg Mark Haskins
LeagueUSSA Gauteng
2017 Varsity Football, 7th
Website Club website

Wits University Football Club, also known as Wits FC, is the football club representing the University of the Witwatersrand based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Contents

Wits University Football Club boasts the largest number of members for any single sporting code in the university with two men's teams, a ladies teams and a junior program for prospective students.

The Men's & Ladies' First Teams represent the university in the University Sports South Africa (USSA) Football Gauteng league, and are regular participants in the USSA Football National Club Championships competing with the top 16 university teams in the country, held in December of each year. The men's senior team, coached by Mark Haskins, is ranked 8th in the country following participation in the National Championships. The women's team, coached by Jabulile Baloyi, narrowly missed out on qualification. [1] The women's team also occasionally participates in external tournaments, such as the annual Zodwa Khoza Cup. [2]

The USSA Football National Club Championships act as the qualifiers to the prestigious Varsity Sports Football tournament of the following year; with the top eight men's teams and top four ladies' teams affiliated with Varsity Sports booking their place in the tournament.

The Men's First & Reserve Teams are members of SAFA Soweto, with the First Team playing in the Promotional League, playing towards promotion to the SAB Regional League.

Stadium

Wits FC's home ground is the Milpark Stadium, located on the university's East Campus in Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The stadium can hold up to 5000 spectators at capacity. The stadium was primarily used by Premier Soccer League outfit, Bidvest Wits F.C., when it was 50% owned by Bidvest. Now the stadium is 100% owned by the university, since Bidvest sold the other 50% when it sold their shares.

Honours and tournament history

Varsity Football record

USSA Football National Club Championships record

Men

Sponsors

First team squad

As of 24 October 2017.

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Sthembiso Zuke
2 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Xabiso Simelela
3 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Mondie Dlamini
4 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Baliwe Moyakhe
5 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Kaizer Maphanga(Captain)
6 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Sicelo Khumalo
7 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Luke Pereira
8 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Lyndon Crouch
9 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Sindiswa Dlamini
10 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Mahle Mtabane
11 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Bradley Mongwe
12 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Phuthi Leboho
13 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Jordan Green
14 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Graeme Dor
No.Pos.NationPlayer
15 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Euston Slabbert
16 GK Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Kamohelo Moroosi
17 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Thabiso Rafanyane
18 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Mahudu Seageng
19 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Tumisang Manamela
20 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Snethemba Msane
21 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Keamogetswe Mokalake
22 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Tristan Gatter
23 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Maropeng Mphaho
24 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Mthokozisi Mthembu
25 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Sibusiso Nkosi
26 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Tebogo Msimangu
27 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Riaaz Kader
28 GK Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Thorisho Marobane

Club officials

Coaching Staff & Technical Team

Men's First Team

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Carleton Ravens</span> Athletic teams of Carleton University in Ottawa

The Carleton Ravens are the athletic teams that represent Carleton University in Ottawa, Ontario. The most notable sports team for Carleton is the men's basketball team. In men's basketball, the Ravens have won 16 of the last 19 national men's championships, which is more than any top division college in Canada or the United States. The Ravens went on an 87-game winning streak from 2003 to 2006. They also had a 54-game home winning streak. The Ravens finished 2nd in the World University Basketball Championships in 2004.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alabama Crimson Tide</span> Intercollegiate sports teams

The Alabama Crimson Tide refers to the intercollegiate athletic varsity teams that represent the University of Alabama, located in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I as a member of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Spirit Squads compete in the UCA and UDA College National Championships.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Academic Magnet High School</span> Public magnet high school in North Charleston, (Charleston County, South Carolina, United States

Academic Magnet High School (AMHS) is a high school in North Charleston, South Carolina, United States. The school enrolls students through an admissions process based on middle school grades, test scores, teacher recommendations, and a written essay.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">California Golden Bears</span> Intercollegiate sports teams of the University of California, Berkeley

The California Golden Bears are the athletic teams that represent the University of California, Berkeley. Referred to in athletic competition as California or Cal, the university fields 30 varsity athletic programs and various club teams in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)'s Division I primarily as a member of the Pac-12 Conference, and for a limited number of sports as a member of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF). Over the course of the school's history, California has won team national titles in 13 men's and 3 women's sports and 115 team titles overall. Cal athletes have also competed in the Olympics for a host of different countries. Notable facilities used by the Bears include California Memorial Stadium (football) and Haas Pavilion. Cal finished the 2010–11 athletic season with 1,219.50 points, earning third place in the Director's Cup standings, the Golden Bears' highest finish ever. Cal did not receive any points for its national championships in rugby and men's crew because those sports are not governed by the NCAA. Cal finished 12th in the 2014-15 standings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bidvest Wits F.C.</span> Football club

Bidvest Wits Football Club, (simply often known as Wits University F.C. or Wits) was a South African professional football club from Johannesburg which played in the Premier Soccer League the first-tier of South African league football system. It was nicknamed "The Clever Boys" or "The Students" because of the close affiliation with the University of the Witwatersrand.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">South Carolina Gamecocks</span> Intercollegiate sports teams of the University of South Carolina

The South Carolina Gamecocks represent the University of South Carolina in the NCAA Division I.

Bidvest Stadium, is a multipurpose sports stadium in the Braampark, suburb of Johannesburg, South Africa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steve Patterson (basketball)</span> American basketball player-coach (1948–2004)

Steven John Patterson was an American professional basketball player and coach who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for five seasons. A 6'9" center for UCLA, Patterson spent his first year of athletic eligibility as the backup to Lew Alcindor, later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. He then was the starting center for the Bruins' 1970 and 1971 championship teams under legendary coach John Wooden.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Old Dominion Monarchs</span> Intercollegiate sports teams of Old Dominion University

The Old Dominion Monarchs are composed of 18 intercollegiate athletic teams representing Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, Virginia. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, football, golf, sailing, soccer, swimming, and tennis. Women's sports include basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, golf, sailing, soccer, swimming, tennis, rowing, and volleyball. The Monarchs compete in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and are members of the Sun Belt Conference (SBC); the university joined the conference on July 1, 2022.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Western Australia Hockey Club</span> Australian field hockey club

The University of Western Australia Hockey Club (UWAHC), is represented in every level of competition within Hockey WA which includes the top Men's and Women's Division, the Men's Wizard Cup and the Women's Wizard League competitions in Western Australia. It was formed in 1924 to cater for students at The University of Western Australia who wanted to play field hockey.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brown Bears</span> Sports teams that represent Brown University

The Brown Bears are the sports teams that represent Brown University, an American university located in Providence, Rhode Island. The Bears are part of the Ivy League conference. Brown's mascot is Bruno. Both the men's and women's teams share the name, competing in 34 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I sports. In football, the Bears, along with all other the Ivy League teams, compete in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">1956 Ohio State Buckeyes football team</span> American college football season

The 1956 Ohio State Buckeyes football team was an American football team that represented the Ohio State University in the 1956 Big Ten Conference football season. In their sixth season under head coach Woody Hayes, the Buckeyes compiled a 6–3 record.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Northern Arizona Lumberjacks</span> Collegiate sports club of NAU, Flagstaff, AZ

The NAU Lumberjacks are the varsity athletic teams representing Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona in intercollegiate athletics. The school's mascot was adopted in 1946. The Lumberjacks compete in NCAA Division I and are full members of the Big Sky Conference with the exception of the women's swimming and diving team which is an affiliate member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC).

The Stetson Hatters football program is the intercollegiate American football team for Stetson University located in the U.S. state of Florida. The team competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Pioneer Football League. Stetson's first football team was fielded in 1901, but the school dropped the sport in 1956 and did not reinstate it until 2013. The team plays its home games at the 6,000 seat Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand, Florida. The Hatters are coached by Brian Young.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets</span> Athletic teams representing Baldwin Wallace University

The Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets are the athletic teams for Baldwin Wallace University. The Yellow Jackets participate in Division III of the NCAA in the Ohio Athletic Conference. BW's rivalries include John Carroll University and University of Mount Union. BW's most successful athletic programs include cross country and swimming and diving. Among BW's most famous alumni related to athletics include Harrison Dillard, Lee Tressel, and Jim Tressel.

The 2013 Varsity Football challenge was the first season of a South African university association football competition. It involved some of the top football playing universities in the country, which belong to the University Sports Company. The tournament is run by Varsity Sports South Africa, and is endorsed by the South African Football Association and University Sport South Africa.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Oxford University W.A.F.C.</span> Association football club in England

Oxford University Women’s Association Football Club is an English football club representing the University of Oxford. The club consists of two squads, the Blues and the Furies. Both teams compete in the BUCS League against other British universities. The Blues won BUCS Midlands Division 2A in the 2013/2014 season, gaining them promotion into Midlands Division 1A. The Blues have retained their place in this league for the 2016/17 season. The Furies won the Midlands 3A league in 2015/16, gaining promotion to the 2A division.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">University of Cape Town F.C.</span> Football club

University of Cape Town Football Club, also known as UCT FC, is the football club representing the University of Cape Town based in Cape Town, South Africa.

The 2015 Varsity Football challenge is the third season of a South African university association football competition. It involves some of the top football playing universities in the country, which belong to the University Sports Company. The tournament is run by Varsity Sports SA, and is endorsed by the South African Football Association and University Sport South Africa.

References

  1. "University Sports South Africa". ussa.org.za. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  2. Johannesburg, The University of the Witwatersrand. "Football (Soccer) - Wits University". www.wits.ac.za. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  3. VarsitySportsSA. "Football Fixtures and Results 2017" . Retrieved 18 November 2017.
  4. USSA FOTBALL [sic] CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 2015 TOURNAMENT STANDINGS (29 March 2016), University Sport South Africa
  5. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 May 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 May 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 4 August 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  9. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 4 August 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  10. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 May 2015. Retrieved 4 August 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)