JVW Sapphires is a women's soccer club based in Bedfordview, Gauteng. The team competes in the Sasol Women's League, the second tier women's football league in South Africa. It is the reserve team of JVW.
Full name | Janine Van Wyk U/20 Football Club |
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Nickname(s) | The Sapphires |
Short name | JVW |
Founded | 2012 |
Stadium | Wits Stadium |
Capacity | 5,000 |
Owner | Janine Van Wyk |
Manager | Ronald Molepo |
League | Sasol Women's League |
2023 | 7th (Stream A) |
Website | Club website |
Active departments of JVW | ||
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Football (1st team) | Football B (Reserve team) | Football C (development team) |
History
editIn March 2024, they won the Pirates Cup (Women). They won 4-3 via penalties defeating Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies after the match ended in a 1–1 draw.[1]
Current Squad
edit•Bold indicate that the player has made an appearance for JVW senior team.
This team was selected for ENGEN Knockout Challenge tournament. It's a mixture of reserve team, U/16, regional team and some plays for senior team.
Management
editPosition | Name |
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Head Coach(es) | Ronald Molepo Samuel Dube |
Honours
edit- Pirates Cup (Women):2024
- ENGEN Knockout Challenge: Runners up: 2022, 2023 Third: 2024
References
edit- ^ "UJ, JVW Crowned 2024 Pirates Cup Champions | Orlando Pirates Football Club". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-02.