Durban Schools Sweep All Divisions at WWS Border Schools Interprovincial Soccer Tournament

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East London, South Africa — October 6, 2025

World Wide Scholarships (WWS) proudly hosted the Border Schools Interprovincial Soccer Tournament in East London, a landmark event that brought together top youth talent from the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. Featuring competitive fixtures across the U13, U15, and U17 girls’ divisions, the tournament served as a powerful showcase of South Africa’s emerging female footballers and a celebration of regional unity through sport.

In a commanding performance, the Durban Schools Selection clinched victory in all three age categories, demonstrating exceptional skill, discipline, and tactical maturity. Their clean sweep across divisions not only highlighted the strength of KwaZulu-Natal’s development programs but also set a new benchmark for interprovincial competition.

Empowering Girls, Elevating the Game

This tournament forms part of WWS’s broader commitment to advancing women’s football across Africa, in alignment with FIFA’s global strategy to grow the women’s game and build sustainable pathways for female athletes. By creating platforms for high-level competition, scouting, and mentorship, WWS continues to drive inclusive development and international placement opportunities for young women.

“This was more than a tournament—it was a strategic activation of talent, purpose, and possibility,” said Munya Maraire, CEO of World Wide Scholarships. “We are proud to stand at the forefront of women’s football development, ensuring that African girls have access to the same opportunities, training, and global exposure as their male counterparts.”

Strategic Impact and Future Pathways

The Border Schools Interprovincial Tournament is one of several initiatives under WWS’s Women’s Football Acceleration Program, which integrates scouting, training, and academic placement into a unified development pipeline. Participating athletes were evaluated for future scholarship opportunities, international training camps, and direct-to-pro pathways—reinforcing WWS’s role as a continental leader in sports and education.

WWS also used the event to engage local federations, educators, and community leaders in discussions around athlete protection, governance reform, and gender equity in sport—key pillars of its continental advocacy strategy.

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