University of Pretoria Women's F.C.

The University of Pretoria Women's Football Club, also UP-Tuks Ladies F.C. or Tuks Ladies F.C., is the football club representing the University of Pretoria based in Hatfield, Gauteng. The senior team competes in the SAFA Women's League, the top tier women's football league in South Africa.

History

At the 2022 Sasol League National Championship, they topped group A to secure a spot in the semi finals. They won 4-2 on penalties in the semi-final against Lindelani Ladies after the match ended in a 1-1 draw. This win promoted them to the SAFA Women's League. In the final against Copperbelt Ladies, they lost 3-2 on penalties after the match ended in a 1-all draw.

U/21 squad

The junior team won the inaugural women’s Pirates Cup, following a 2–1 victory over UJ Ladies.

Notable players

FIFA World Cup participants

List of players that were called up for a FIFA Women's World Cup while playing for the university. In brackets, the tournament played:

• Mapaseka Mpuru (2019)
• Wendy Shongwe (2023)

Honours and tournament history

• Sasol League National Championship: runner-up: 2022

• Pirates Cup: 2023

SAFA Women's League record

• Orange = In progress
• Gold = Champions
• Silver = Runner up

SAFA Women's League statistics

• Record number of games won in a season: 16 games (2023)
• Record number of points in a season: 52 points (2023)
• Record goals scored in a season: 54 goals (2023)
• Record for lowest number of goals conceded in a season: 34 goals (2023)
• Record for lowest number of defeats in a season: 10 games (2023 and 2024)

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