South Africa 's only openly gay female team formed by boys expelled from their schools . Chosen Few , South Africa 's only openly gay female football team , was created in 2004 by the Forum for the Empowerment of Women ( FEW ) to fill a void for many of the passionate , soccer-loving women who attended their sessions but who had been expelled from their township teams because of their sexuality . ` ` Chosen Few '' club based in what was formerly a notorious Johannesburg prison . Its members say they have been inspired by the World Cup being held in Africa . They hope the team offers a safe haven for players who have suffered discrimination .
South Africa 's only openly gay female team formed by boys expelled from their schools . ` ` Chosen Few '' club based in what was formerly a notorious Johannesburg prison . Its members say they have been inspired by the World Cup being held in Africa . They hope the team offers a safe haven for players who have suffered discrimination .