2017 Sasol League National Championship

2017 Sasol League National Championship
Tournament details
CountrySouth Africa
CityMbombela
Venue(s)Kabokweni Stadium
Dates4 December 2017 - 9 December 2017
Teams9
Defending championsBloemfontein Celtics Ladies
Final positions
ChampionsBloemfontein Celtics Ladies
(2nd title)
Runner-upCape Town Roses
Third placeThunderbirds Ladies
Fourth placeCoal City Wizards
Tournament statistics
Matches played15
Goals scored57 (3.8 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Kgaelebane Mohlakoane

Sisanda Vukapi
Siyamthanda Skeyi

4 goals
Best playerBambanani Mbane
Best young playerYolanda Nduli
Best goalkeeperSedilame Boseja
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The 2017 Sasol League National Championship was the 9th edition of the Sasol League National Championship since it was formed in 2009. It was held at Kabokweni Stadium in Mbombela.

The 2017 edition kicked off with an announcement of an increase in the prize money.[1]

Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies were defending champions.[2] They defended their title by defeating Cape Town Roses 2-0 in the final.[3]

Participating teams

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All nine teams qualified through winning their provincial leagues.[4]

Team Provincial League
Thunderbirds Ladies Eastern Cape Sasol League
Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies Free State Sasol League
Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Gauteng Sasol League
Sunflower WFC KwaZulu Natal Sasol League
Kanatla Ladies Limpopo Sasol League
Coal City Wizards Mpumalanga Sasol League
RC Mills Northern Cape Sasol League
De’Scorpion North West Sasol League
Cape Town Roses Western Cape Sasol League

Knockout stages

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3rd/4th play off

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Final

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Final standings

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Rank Team Prize money
1 Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies R200 000
2 Cape Town Roses R100 000
3 Thunderbirds Ladies R60 000
4 Coal City Wizards R40 000
5 Sunflower WFC R30 000
6 Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies R25 000
7 Kanatla Ladies R20 000
8 De’Scorpion R15 000
9 RC Mills R10 000

Awards

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The following were rated best in the tournament:[5]

Award Winner Club
Diski Queen of the Tournament Bambanani Mbane Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies
Queens Queen of the Tournament
Best goalkeeper Sedilame Boseja
Young Queen of the Tournament Yolanda Nduli Sunflower FC
Coach of the Tournament Siyabonga Malinga
Top goalscorer of the Tournament Siyamthanda Skeyi Thunderbirds Ladies
Sisanda Vukapi Cape Town Roses
Kgaelebane Mohlakoane Bloemfontein Celtics Ladies
Referee of the Tournament Joyce Rasekgatle

References

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  1. ^ Klate (@CKlatey), Chad. "Sasol throw weight and cash behind national women's championships". KickOff. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  2. ^ "Bloemfontein Celtic crowned 2016 Sasol League National Champs - SAFA.net". 2016-12-11. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  3. ^ bombelenim (2017-12-19). "Bloemfontein Celtic wins Women's League in Kabokweni". Lowvelder. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  4. ^ "2017 Sasol League National Championship off to an exciting start - SAFA.net". 2017-12-04. Retrieved 2024-03-26.
  5. ^ "Celtic defend their Sasol League National Championship title - SAFA.net". 2017-12-09. Retrieved 2024-03-26.