TS Galaxy Queens will participate in the Hollywoodbets Super League after purchasing the status of Vasco Da Gama.
Galaxy Queens were competing in the Mpumalanga Sasol Women’s League last season.
The side took part in the 2022 Sasol League Championship playoffs but failed to gain promotion to the Super League as they were eliminated in the group stages.
“TS Galaxy is delighted to announce that it has acquired the Premier Division status of Vasco Da Gama to campaign in the Hollywoodbets Super League,” read the club’s statement.
The club will play their home games at Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in KwaNdebele.
Galaxy Queens’ president Duduzile Sukazi was on cloud nine because the team will be competing in the Super League.
DUDUZILE SUKAZI OVER THE MOON…
“I’m over the moon about this move. It is a dream come true for the club,” said the club president.
“We are a club that is unapologetic in its stance towards the advancement of the football game amongst women of this country.
“It has been a critical part of our agenda to have our lady’s side competing in the elite league just like the men’s side.
“Our ladies performed with outstanding honour at the regional level.
“But unfortunately, that pursuit was unsuccessful in the national playoffs for two seasons on the trot.
“We were left with no choice but to make other means of securing Hollywoodbets status and we’ve just done exactly that.”
Sukazi believes that more Premier Soccer League [PSL] will come on board to form women’s teams.
“I hope more PSL teams will follow suit for the proper advancement of the sport amongst our women,” she said.
“We regard ourselves as the global brand. If you see top clubs in the world they all boast women’s sides. I’m talking about the likes of PSG, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Barcelona.”
She went on to express her gratitude to TS Galaxy president Tim Sukazi for the support he has shown them since day one.
DUDUZILE SUKAZI CREDITS TIM SUKAZI FOR THE SUPPORT…
“We want to thank our president Mr Tim Sukazi for supporting my vision,” she added.
“He is someone that believes in women’s empowerment in this men-dominated business.”
Sukazi also revealed that the club has a “Cheerleading Programme” that helps girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.
“We have our Cheerleading programme, which is an educational programme that caters for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds,” she revealed.
“It is a programme that we have been running with conviction since its inception in 2016 while our club was campaigning in the third division.”
The Super League is expected to commence next month.
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