The 2026 Gauteng Netball Super League season has drawn to a thrilling close, and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has once again cemented its status as a powerhouse on the court. In true UJ fashion, the Senior Women’s Team captured the coveted gold medal, while the UJ Senior Men’s Team secured a commendable silver finish, capping off a phenomenal competitive year for the Orange Army.
The UJ Ladies sealed their championship campaign in style on Saturday, 17 October 2026, delivering a masterclass performance against Wits Ladies. Displaying tactical brilliance and unyielding defence, UJ powered through to a dominant 33-21 victory, leaving no doubt as to who deserved the ultimate crown in the women’s division.
The men’s division offered an equally gripping spectacle. The UJ Males Team competed valiantly in a nail-biting final, ultimately falling short by just three points in a 34-31 battle against Brothers to secure the silver medal.
Meanwhile, the UJ third team, representing the Orange Army Netball Club, displayed incredible heart throughout the tournament. They wrapped up their campaign in fourth place after a heart-stopping 34-33 defeat against NWU Vaal in a fiercely contested third-place playoff match.
Reflecting on the remarkable journey and overall performance of the UJ squads throughout the 2026 season, Head Coach Bongiwe Msomi shared her pride:
“I feel like I won a lotto jackpot – what a weekend! UJ1 took home a gold medal, and the UJ Males team won silver. I am also proud of how the OANC team for fighting until the end in that bronze medal match. Missing the bronze by 1 goal, with only eight players in the tournament? I am proud of the team and my colleagues Tasneem Casoojee who coaches the team,” Msomi said.
Msomi also congratulated her home team Hammersdale Sunbeams who won a silver medal in the KZN Netball League on the same day.
UJ male players also walked away with GNSL individual awards, including;
- Sabelo Sibuyi – Most Valuable Player
- Prosperity Magagula – Best Defender
With the final whistles blown, these stellar performances officially wrap up the UJ Netball Programme’s competitive schedule for 2026. The Orange Army has once again dominated the 2026 season, yielding championship-calibre results.
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