Mohau Msibi and Nsovo Nxumalo are GWDL hat-trick heroes
As the Gauteng Women’s Development League (GWDL) heats up, with only six weeks remaining in the season, the tension is rising and so, too, are the number of goals being scored. Sunday’s action produced 27.
In recent weeks, it appeared as if Mamelodi Sundowns would run away with the title, but the SAFA Academy won on Sunday to consolidate their challenge for league honours.
A 3-0 win over Hellenic Falcons brought the SAFA Academy to within four points of the Brazilians, with both teams now having played the same number of games.
Sundowns has 67 points, which gives them a little breathing room over the SAFA Academy, but not enough that they could afford more than one slip-up.
On Sunday, though, Sundowns continued their free-scoring ways, powering their way to a 7-0 victory against Panorama FC.
Nsovo Nxumalo slotted a hat-trick for the Brazilians, while Tecla Nsingo and Ronisha Nair each contributed a brace.
Highlands Park, meanwhile, scored a 4-2 victory over the University of Pretoria (Tuks), and Kempton Park FC continued on their positive trajectory, downing the Remember Elite Sport Academy (RESA) 3-0.
After a strong start to the season, RESA has now suffered four consecutive losses. Initially, they were among the top contenders for the GWDL title, but the past four weeks, during which some members of their squad have earned promotions to the senior ranks, have proven challenging for the Vereeniging-based club.
Atlegang Masemola proved to be the decisive factor for JVW FC in their match against Tornado Ladies Academy, netting the game’s only goal.
Refilwe FC is enjoying a strong season, and they kept hold of third place, ahead of Highlands Park, after a 4-0 win over Kenneth FC. Formed in January 2024, they’ve made their mark in no time at all.
On Sunday, Thando Mdaweni struck twice for Refilwe, while Linamandla Bahlehle and Pretty Modika also found the back of the net in a convincing victory.
Edenvale celebrated an emphatic 5-0 defeat of Dinoko Rondebult, thanks to a hat-trick from Mohau Msibi, with Kelly Khoury and Snethemba Dlamini also getting their names onto the scoresheet.
RESULTS
Sunday, 14 September
SAFA Academy 3-0 Hellenic Falcons
Edenvale FC 5-0 Dinoko Rondebult
Highlands Park 4-2 Tuks
JVW 1-0 Tornado Ladies
Kempton Park 3-0 RESA
Refilwe FC 4-0 Kenneth FC
Mamelodi Sundowns 7-0 Panorama FC
