Easthigh Academy wins SAFA provincial playoffs at Witbank High

The winners of the provincial playoffs will represent Mpumalanga in the national SAFA Women’s League playoffs in December.

Qhawekazi Jazi. Photo: Lindokuhle Ndhlovu.

Eight teams from across the province gathered at Witbank High School on November 8 for the Mpumalanga SAFA Women’s League provincial playoffs.

The playoffs determined which team will represent the province in the national SAFA Women’s League playoffs, scheduled to take place in Gauteng in December.

The day featured four tight matches as teams battled for the champion’s title. Easthigh Academy beat Coal City Wizards 2-0, Inter Milan secured a 2-1 victory over The Rocket, and Super Strikers produced a dominant performance to beat eMalahleni Rainbow 5-0.

Meanwhile, Absa Academy held Slindile to a 1-1 draw before winning 4-2 on penalties.

By the end of the day’s action, Easthigh Academy was crowned champion, earning the honour of representing Mpumalanga at the national playoffs in December.

Eight teams from across the province gathered at Witbank High School on November 8 for the Mpumalanga SAFA Women’s League provincial playoffs.

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