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Caster Semenya switches to football as she signs for JVW FC

Multiple Gold Medalist Caster Semenya, has joined Gauteng-based JVW Football Club, owned by Banyana Banyana captain Janine van Wyk

Caster Semenya has set a new challenge for herself in her already-illustrious career by taking to the football field.

The renowned 28-year-old South African athlete has always had a love for football.

During her youth years, Semenya played soccer at school and trained every day. So, it is no shock that she has finally set her sights on playing competitive football.

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Although the South African running sensation will not be registered for the 2019 Safa Sasol League, the league in which JVW plays, due to the transfer window being closed for the 2019 season, she will continue to train with the team in preparation for a 2020 debut.