A clear 4-1 defeat marks the Witsies’ triumphant return.
- Wits opened the Varsity Football tournament with a commanding win, dominating possession and creating multiple scoring chances.
- The team’s performance was marked by strong teamwork, sharp tactics, and clinical finishing.
- This result sends a clear message that Wits is a serious contender aiming for the tournament title this season.
A statement was made by Wits University’s Educated Footballers, who announced their comeback with four goals to Central University of Technology’s one on home turf on August 7, 2025.
Goal scorers included Mxolisi Mthiya, Sifiso Mlondo and Tebogo Masemola, who walked away with R1000 for his goal rush award, the opening goal that set the standard for the rest of the match.
Captain, Kgwadi Molepo, a postgraduate Property Studies student, walked away with the Player of the Match title after leading the team to its first victory.
Thanduxolo Zulu, who was appointed last year as head coach for the Wits Football team said, “I do not have any personal objectives as I put myself behind the team, I want what is best for them and best for them is being in the tournament and excelling.”
He added, “I was impressed by the second half, the intensity and in terms of the intention behind everything that we did that led to more goals.” Wits Football set the standard for what promises to be a competitive Varsity Football tournament. The match showcased the pace, skill, and strength that define the competition.
A glimpse of the high-quality football still to come as the tournament unfolds over eight weeks between August to October, 2025.
“I’m excited and proud to be captain of this institution, definitely one game at a time with a new coach, new technical team it’s a change and starting on a clean slate for Wits,” said Molepo.
“As a first-year attending the tournament for the first time, I’m beyond impressed with the squad and I believe that we can win it ’’ said spectator, Amanda Hlatshwayo.
Zulu said this game was a set tone for the rest of the tournament, with fans showing up despite cold and wet weather conditions, which really fueled the team throughout the match.
The last time Wits Football reached the finals was in 2018, Molepo says this new generation of players is determined to win hopefully break records.
The Educated Footballers are set to play another home game against Durban University of Technology next week at 17:00 on SuperSport
FEATURE IMAGE: The Goal Rush award winner, Tebogo Masemola. Photo: Lindelwa Khanyile.
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