JVW Sapphires is a women's soccer club based in Bedfordview, Gauteng. The team competes in the Sasol Women's League, the second tier women's football league in South Africa. It is the reserve team of JVW.

JVW Sapphires
Full nameJanine Van Wyk U/20 Football Club
Nickname(s)The Sapphires
Short nameJVW
Founded2012; 12 years ago (2012)
StadiumWits Stadium
Capacity5,000
OwnerJanine Van Wyk
ManagerSouth Africa Ronald Molepo
LeagueSasol Women's League
20245th (Stream A)
WebsiteClub website
Current season
Active departments of
JVW
Football (1st team) Football B (Reserve team) Football C (development team)

History

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In March 2024, they won the Pirates Cup (Women). They won 4-3 via penalties defeating Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies after the match ended in a 1–1 draw.[1]

Current Squad

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Bold indicate that the player has made an appearance for JVW senior team.

This team was selected for ENGEN Knockout Challenge tournament. It's a mixture of reserve team, U/16, regional team and some plays for senior team.

U20 Squad

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Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK   RSA Casey Gordon
GK   RSA Skyla Coutinho
DF   RSA Taylor Berkovic
DF   RSA Sibiya Mahomed
DF   RSA Gabriela Kelly-Niemack
DF   RSA Katlego Mohale
DF   RSA Meka Rademeyer
DF   RSA Sinonhlanhla Nkosi
MF   RSA Mmabatho Mogale
No. Pos. Nation Player
MF   RSA Bonolo Mokoma
9 MF   RSA Julia Goncalves
MF   RSA Mmamohloding Selolo
MF   RSA Reitumetse Mosude
MF   RSA Unathi Phakathi
21 FW   RSA Tanna Hollis
FW   RSA Tatiana Correia
FW   RSA Cameron Hall
FW   RSA Thorisho Mphelo
FW   RSA Ofentse Maphepha
FW   RSA Musa Mashaba

Management

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Position Name
Head Coach(es) Ronald Molepo
Samuel Dube

Honours

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References

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  1. ^ "UJ, JVW Crowned 2024 Pirates Cup Champions | Orlando Pirates Football Club". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-02.