2023 Sasol League National Championship
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| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| City | Bloemfontein |
| Venue(s) | Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium |
| Date | 16 - 22 October 2023 |
| Teams | 9 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | University of Fort Hare |
| Runners-up | Lindelani Ladies |
| Semifinalists | |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 12 |
| Goals scored | 45 (3.75 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) | Lerato Ruele (4 goals) |
| Awards | |
| Best player | Nomfundo Xulu |
| Best young player | Akhona Mkhize |
| Best goalkeeper | Thabisa Maleni |
The 2023 Sasol League National Championship is the 14th edition of Sasol League National Championship since it was formed in 2009.[1] It was held at Dr. Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein.
University of Fort Hare were crowned Sasol League National Champions after defeating Lindelani Ladies 4-3 on penalties.[2] Both teams secured promotion to the SAFA Women's League.[3]
All nine teams qualified through winning their provincial league.[4]
| Team | Provincial League |
| University of Fort Hare | Eastern Cape Sasol League |
| Ixias Ladies | Free State Sasol League |
| Croesus Ladies | Gauteng Sasol League |
| Lindelani Ladies | KwaZulu Natal Sasol League |
| Ramatlaohle Ladies | Limpopo Sasol League |
| Sasol Juventus | Mpumalanga Sasol League |
| Royal Wizards | Northern Cape Sasol League |
| Royal Queens | North West Sasol League |
| University of Cape Town | Western Cape Sasol League |
Group stages
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Croesus Ladies | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 6 | Knockout Stages |
| 2 | Sasol Juventus | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | −3 | 3 | |
| 3 | Royal Queens | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | −2 | 0 |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Fort Hare | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 6 | Knockout Stages |
| 2 | Lindelani Ladies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 3 | |
| 3 | Royal Wizards | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | −6 | 0 |
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramatlaohle Ladies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 4 | Knockout Stages |
| 2 | University of Cape Town | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 3 | |
| 3 | Ixias FC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | −3 | 1 |
