COME FOR SHOW SASOL YOUR LEAGUE L VE 2019 SASOL LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP DATE 03 – 08 DECEMBER 2019 STADIUM TSAKANE STADIUM HOSTS TSAKANE, EKURHULENI OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT PROGRAMME FOR MESSAGE FROM DR DANNY JORDAAN BANYANA President of the South African Football Association This year’s Sasol League National Championship being held BANYANA here in Gauteng Province, will further the vital component of SAFA’s Vision 2022 agenda of increasing the number of women participating in football across the country. The numbers of women who are involved in football as players, COME coaches and referees have grown in leaps and bounds in the past few years and following the launch of the SAFA Women’s National League (SWNL) this past August, the SHOW numbers will continue to skyrocket. And the catalyst for this growth has been mainly due to YOUR Sasol-sponsored initiatives like the Sasol League. This year’s 11th edition of the National Championship is guaranteed to be another humdinger following the launch of the SWNL as Mama Winnie has had a long association with L VE it will now serve as a promotional tournament, with the top South African Football as she saw our sport as a great unifier and a key player in building two teams being promoted into the SWNL. social cohesion during the struggle against apartheid and part of the nation-building We can look forward to a new champion being crowned this effort after 1994. year. The defending champions TUT (Tshwane University of Technology) will not be defending their title as teams She is unquestionably one of the most outstanding heroes of this country and her playing in the SWNL no longer take part in the Sasol League. sacrifices and dedication to an equal society are unmatched and therefore, as SAFA we The Sasol League National Championship is traditionally saw it fit to remember her devotion to what a year-closing tournament and as a result, is always the she did for a new South Africa with this annual centre of attraction for players, coaches and football lovers football challenge.” “Young girls in general. Apart from playing for promotion and the SAFA President Dr Danny Jordaan who want to come into sports need to prospect of huge cash incentives, another impetus for the know who their lives players are daily cash prizes plus an opportunity to impress can be modeled around. national coaches who will, daily, attend the tournament. Banyana Banyana’s journey and successes are a testament to the excellence that we already I would like to take this opportunity to thank our valued have within us. This is in line sponsors Sasol for helping us achieve this noble agenda with Mama’s teachings that which forms the bigger part of SAFA’s Vision 2022. we are enough and we are all we need.” Mandela Legacy Foundation 2019 SASOL LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRIZE MONEY Director Zondwa Mandela 1st PLACE R 200,000 2nd PLACE R 100,000 There will also be five cheques on offer of five thousand rands 3rd PLACE R 60,000 (R5,000) each going to the Diski Queen of the Tournament, Top th 4 PLACE R 40,000 Goalscorer of the Tournament, Goalkeeper of the Tournament, Most 5th PLACE R 30,000 IN THE WINNIE MANDELA Promising Queen of the Tournament, as well as the Queen of Queens 6th PLACE R 25,000 of the Tournament. Furthermore, the Diski Queen of the Match, INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE 7th PLACE R 20,000 An international friendly played by Banyana Banyana 8th PLACE R 15,000 in every game, will walk away with two thousand rands (R2,000). annually and organised by the South African Football 9th PLACE R 10,000 Association and the Mandela Legacy Foundation to honour the late Nomzamo Winifred Madikizela-Mandela. MESSAGE FROM MR ELTON FORTUIN VP: Sasol Group Communication and Brand Management Welcome to the 2019 Sasol League National Championship, taking place in the Gauteng province for the first time ever. This year marks the 11th edition of the Sasol League National Championship, and as a brand that supports women’s football, we are excited to see what the new decade holds. In addition to Banyana Banyana, the Sasol League has become a breeding ground for the SAFA Women’s National League (SWNL), the country’s first ever such league. It is an honour to see twelve former Sasol League teams in the SWNL making history and showcasing their talent on a professional level. This year, the top two teams at this tournament will also be promoted to the SWNL, once again proving the Sasol League’s vital role in the country’s growth and development of women’s football. The Sasol League continues to provide a platform for international and local scouts seeking talented female players and this year we have seen several players receive scholarships abroad. Another testament to how the Sasol League has opened doors for players in South Africa and overseas. Through our #Limitless initiative we have seen women’s football in South Africa grow from strength to strength. The initiative has played an important role in providing exposure for the sport and shining a light on some of our #Limitless Heroes such as our Sasol League coaches and players who continue to shine on and off the field. Our aim is to continue driving the #Limitless narrative, making sure that stories of women and men contributing to women’s football are told; stories of inspiration showcasing the true leaders of the game. As the brand that has been empowering women’s football for so many years, we are immensely proud of the growth and achievements we have seen in the sport. We hope to continue empowering female footballers and providing them with a platform where they can display their talents and nurture their skills. We’d like to thank our partners SAFA, who have been with us since the beginning of our journey. This has been a very impactful partnership, producing great results. To members of the media, thank you for your continued support; this game would definitely not receive the exposure it does if it wasn’t for you and your efforts. We would also like to congratulate the teams that are participating at this 2019 Sasol League National Championship for the first time. This is your opportunity to prove yourselves to all of South Africa. Lastly, we wish the best of luck to all the teams that have made it to this tournament. Do your best and most importantly, enjoy yourselves. MESSAGE FROM MR GLADWYN WHITE Chairperson: SAFA Committee Cluster for Competitions, Football, Youth, Women, Futsal, Beach Soccer The 11th edition of the annual SASOL League National Championship is upon us and being proudly hosted by SAFA Ekurhuleni here in Tsakane, Gauteng Province. As SAFA, we are grateful for all the effort, commitment and energy that SASOL has unconditionally invested in the development of Women’s Football. Thanks for being both the foundation of and building block towards our newly launched SAFA National Women’s League (SNWL). For the first time in the history of this tournament, the nine Provincial Champions will not only compete for the National Championship bragging rights that go with the huge monetary prize, but this time around the two finalists will automatically be promoted to fill the vacant positions in the SNWL. We trust that Tsakane will be a good host for you the players to equally enjoy and express your football skills and may each team achieve its desired outcome. On behalf of the Competitions Committee, may I wish all stakeholders a fruitful tournament, a joyous festive season and prosperous 2020! CONGRATULATIONS TO TUT LADIES FOOTBALL TEAM FOR BEING CROWNED 2018 SASOL LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS This year’s draw was conducted by SAFA NEC Member and Chairman of the Competitions Committee Mr Gladwyn #ComeShowYourLoveo White, Banyana Banyana Head Coach Desiree Ellis, SAFA Vice President and Acting CEO Mr Thamsanqa Gay Mokoena, Sasol Group Brand Marketing Manager Ms Nozipho Mbatha and SAFA Competitions Manager Mr Thomas Sadiki. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE 2019 PROVINCIAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS GROUP A GROUP B GROUP C JVW FC Executive Ladies FC Ma Indies FC JVW Vasco da Gama Royal Queens Executive Ladies Ixias Nkomazi Ladies Gauteng Eastern Cape Limpopo Ma Indies Sunflower Royal Wizards White & Blue Blue & White Black & White Royal Queens vs Nkomazi Ladies 10h30 Vasco da Gama vs Ixias 13h00 DAY 1 – DAY Tuesday Tuesday JVW vs Executive Ladies 15h30 03 December December 03 Ixias vs Sunflower 10h30 Executive Ladies vs Ma Indies 13h00 Vasco da Gama FC Ixias FC Sunflower FC DAY 2 – DAY Nkomazi Ladies vs Royal Wizards 15h30 Wednesday Wednesday 04 December 04 December Western Cape Free State KwaZulu Natal Black Royal Blue & White Turquoise Blue & Yellow Ma Indies vs JVW 10h30 Royal Wizards vs Royal Queens 13h00 DAY 3 – DAY Thursday Thursday Sunflower vs Vasco da Gama 15h30 05 December 05 December A draw will be made after the group stage matches to ensure that the best 2nd placed team does not play the winner of the same group (so two bowls, one with the teams from the same group and one with the winners of the other two groups. th th rd nd rd 7 /8 Place Play-Off: Best 3 Place vs 2 Best 3 Place 09h00 Royal Queens FC Nkomazi Ladies FC Royal Wizards FC 5th/6th Place Play-Off: 2nd Best Runner-up vs 3rd Best Runner-up 11h15 06 December 06 December DAY 4 – Friday 4 – Friday DAY Semi-final 1: Winner Group (Draw) vs Best 2nd Place 13h30 North West Mpumalanga Northern Cape Red & White Semi-final 2: Winner Group (Draw) vs Winner Group (Draw) 15h45 Royal Blue Green & White DAY 5: Saturday, 07 December – REST DAY ALL TEAMS 3rd/4 th Place Play-Off: Loser Semi-final 1 vs Loser Semi-final 2 11h30 Final: Winner Semi-final