Dangerous Heroes crowned women’s Coke Cup champs

Phillippi’s Dangerous Heroes FC were crowned women’s Coke Cup champions, beating Magic Ladies 1-0, at Athlone Stadium, at the weekend. Lilipho Makeleni, 27, received the perfect birthday gift when she slotted home the winner.

Dangerous Heroes’ Anela Ngwayishe keeps her eye on the ball during their side’s 1-0 victory in the Coke Cup final against Magic Ladies. Picture: Fuad Esack
Dangerous Heroes’ Salmani Agatha keeps Magic’s Kearah Gentry at bay during their side’s Coke Cup final clash. Picture: Fuad Esack
Dangerous Heroes’ Hlela Phikisane and Magic Ladies’ Zoe van der Ross tussle for possession during their sides’ Coke Cup final. Picture: Fuad Esack
Magic Ladies FC’s Erin Adams takes a shot at goal during her side’s cup final match against Dangerous Heroes. Picture: Fuad Esack
Dangerous Heroes’ Yolanda Silevu clears the ball during Saturday’s Coke Cup women’s final, at Athlone Stadium. Picture: Fuad Esack
Magic Ladies FC captain Irene Yoakim, left, challenges for the ball during her side’s Coke Cup final clash against Dangerous Heroes. Picture: Fuad Esack
Magic Ladies’ Erin Adams and Heroes’ Anathi Nqothani challenge for the ball during Saturday’s women’s Coke Cup final. Picture: Fuad Esack
Dangerous Heroes substitutes jump off from the bench to join their teammates on the field, following their side’s 1-0 win in their side’s women’s Coke Cup final clash against Magic Ladies. Picture: Fuad Esack
Magic Ladies FC captain Irene Yoakim leads the squad through the Heroes guard of honour as they make their way to collect their runners’ up medals. Picture: Fuad Esack
Dangerous Heroes celebrate winning this year’s Coke Cup trophy. Picture: Fuad Esack