The Pirates Cup (Women) is an U/21 women's soccer tournament hosted by Orlando Pirates.
History The inaugural edition consisted of eight U/21 women's teams and was held at Wits Marks Park in Emmarentia from 19 - 21 March 2023. Tuks Ladies defeated UJ Ladies 2–1 in the final.
The second edition took place from 28 March - 1 April 2024 at Wits Marks Park. JVW Sapphires were crowned champions after defeating Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies Academy 4-3 via penalties after the match ended in a 1–1 draw.
The third edition took place from 18 - 21 April 2025 at Wits Marks Park. Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies were crowned champions after defeating UJ Ladies 1–0 in the final.
The fourth edition was expanded to 16 teams and hosted at the University of Johannesburg's AW Muller Stadium from 3 - 6 April 2026. TS Galaxy Queens defeated defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns Ladies 1–0 in the final.
Champions List of past champions: +YearChampions Runners-up2023Tuks LadiesUJ Ladies2024JVW SapphiresMamelodi Sundowns Ladies 2025Mamelodi Sundowns LadiesUJ Ladies2026TS Galaxy QueensMamelodi Sundowns Ladies
Awards The following players were rated best: +YearGolden BootTeamMVPTeamGolden GloveTeam2023Victoria Biathole (7 goals)UJ Ladies Onewane LakaTuks Ladiesnot awarded 2024Lithemba SamsamSibahle Maneli (5 goals)TS Galaxy QueensJulia GoncalvesJVWMbali NtimaneMamelodi Sundowns Ladies2025Bonolo Mokoma (7 goals)JVWBonolo MokomaJVWnot awarded 2026Bonolo Mokoma JVWLesego NkoaneTS Galaxy QueensKgomotso MussimangoMamelodi Sundowns LadiesPatience Ndhlovu (5 goals)Nsingizini Hotspurs
Sponsor The tournament is sponsored by:
Orlando Pirates (host) Vodacom adidas aQuelle Oppo Marriott Bonvoy
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