Pirates Cup (women)
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| Organiser(s) | Orlando Pirates F.C. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| Region | South Africa |
| Teams | 16 as of 2026 |
| Current champions | TS Galaxy Queens (1st title) |
| Most championships | Tuks Ladies JVW Mamelodi Sundowns TS Galaxy Queens (1 title) |
| Motto | Where talent meets opportunity |
| Website | www |
 2026 | |
The Pirates Cup (Women) is an U/21 women's soccer tournament hosted by Orlando Pirates.[1]
History
The inaugural edition consisted of eight U/21 women's teams and was held at Wits Marks Park in Emmarentia from 19 - 21 March 2023.[2] Tuks Ladies defeated UJ Ladies 2–1 in the final.[3][4]
The second edition took place from 28 March - 1 April 2024 at Wits Marks Park. JVW Sapphires were crowned champions after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy 4-3 via penalties after the match ended in a 1–1 draw.[5]
The third edition took place from 18 - 21 April 2025 at Wits Marks Park. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies were crowned champions after defeating UJ Ladies 1–0 in the final.[6]
The fourth edition was expanded to 16 teams and hosted at the University of Johannesburg's AW Muller Stadium from 3 - 6 April 2026.[7] TS Galaxy Queens defeated defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies 1–0 in the final.[8]
Champions
List of past champions:
| Year | Champions | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Tuks Ladies | UJ Ladies |
| 2024 | JVW Sapphires | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies |
| 2025 | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies | UJ Ladies |
| 2026 | TS Galaxy Queens | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies |
Awards
The following players were rated best:[9]
| Year | Golden Boot | Team | MVP | Team | Golden Glove | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Victoria Biathole (7 goals) | UJ Ladies | Onewane Laka | Tuks Ladies | not awarded | |
| 2024 | Lithemba Samsam Sibahle Maneli (5 goals) |
TS Galaxy Queens | Julia Goncalves | JVW | Mbali Ntimane | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies |
| 2025 | Bonolo Mokoma (7 goals) | JVW | Bonolo Mokoma | JVW | not awarded | |
| 2026 | Bonolo Mokoma | JVW | Lesego Nkoane | TS Galaxy Queens | Kgomotso Mussimango | Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies |
| Patience Ndhlovu (5 goals) | Nsingizini Hotspurs | |||||
Sponsor
The tournament is sponsored by:[10]
- Orlando Pirates (host)
- Vodacom
- adidas
- aQuelle
- Oppo
- Marriott Bonvoy
References
- ↑ "Pirates Cup Group Stages Announced | Orlando Pirates Football Club". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ↑ "Pirates Cup Knockout Fixtures Confirmed | Orlando Pirates Football Club". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ↑ Diphoko, Oarabile (2023-03-23). "Tuks Ladies Crowned 2023 Pirates Cup Champions". gsport4girls. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ↑ "UJ women's U21 football team settles for silver in Pirates Cup 2023 | UJ News". University of Johannesburg News. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ↑ Pongco, Siya (2024-04-01). "SuperSport Schools Plus | JVW down Sundowns, lift Pirates Cup". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ↑ "New Champions Crowned in 2025 Pirates Cup - Orlando Pirates FC". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. 2025-04-21. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
- ↑ "Intensity High as Pirates Cup Kicks Off - Orlando Pirates FC". 2026-04-03. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Pirates Cup triumph boost TS Galaxy Queens ahead of 2026 HWBSL campaign | soccer". SABC. 2026-04-08. Retrieved 2026-04-10.
- ↑ "Stars of Africa, Tuks Ladies Crowned 2023 Pirates Cup Champions | Orlando Pirates Football Club". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ↑ "Orlando Pirates Cup 2023 – aQuellé". aquelle.co.za. Retrieved 2024-03-28.