Victories for TUT and UP-Tuks set up a Tshwane derby for the Varsity Football 2026 final!
TUT edged Wits at Wits Stadium to book their place in the title decider, while UP-Tuks defeated UJ 1-0 at the UJ Soweto Stadium. UJ will be disappointed after an impressive campaign that saw them reach the semi-finals, but their journey came to an end against a disciplined Tuks side. The results set up an all-Tshwane final, with TUT and UP-Tuks now set to battle for the Varsity Football crown and the opportunity to finish their campaigns as champions.
Wits 0 – 1 TUT
TUT secured their place with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Wits, to try their hand at a fifth Varsity Football title.
Scorers:
Wits: (0) 0
TUT: (1) 1
Kereabilwe Mphahlele
Player of the Match: Akani Rathokoa (TUT)
Teams:
Wits: Kgwadi Molepo (c), Mxolisi Mthiya, Tebogo Masemola, Obakeng Leping, Karabo Tsoane, Tshimologo Mokae, Moloko Kgatla, Keabetswe Segaetsho, Simangaliso Dlamini, Lebokane Hlase, Lwando Mvinjana.
TUT: Luyanda Mandindi, Oreratile Mapudi, Ntshuxeko Mkhabela, Tshiamo Rantho, Lehlomo Tolo, Thobani Ngwenya, Light James, Lucky Raphala (c), Kereabilwe Mphahlele, Akani Rathokoa, Iviwe Sodidi.
UJ 0 – 1 UP-Tuks
In a game defined by razor-thin margins and breathless tension, an 86th minute moment of magic propelled UP-Tuks into the Varsity Football final with a dramatic 1-0 victory over rivals UJ.
Scorers:
UJ: (0) 0
UP-Tuks: (0) 1
Kholofelo Masenamela
Player of the Match: Jason Cox (UP-Tuks)
Teams:
UJ: Bayanda Mkhonza, Yasidu Lifa, Sinenhlanhla Mkhonza, Njabulo Jele, Moraka Mathidza, Tumelo Machete, Ofentse Motlhabi, Tshepo Mosieleng, Mfundi Ngema, Koketso Monyama, Keletso Sekhwela.
UP-Tuks: Gennaro Johnson, Matome Rangata, Jason Cox, Paballo Mamabolo, Euan Jenneker, Samukelo Ngodela, Sibusiso Tolomane, Risen Albert, Cuene Moabelo, Edward Kolokoto, Ntokozo Madela.
FINAL: Tuks vs TUT
Date: 2 October, 19:00
Venue: Tuks Stadium
You can catch up with all the results and the log: HERE
Get your tickets: HERE
Courtesy Varsity Sports
