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| Ground | Giant Stadium |
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| League | National First Division |
| Website | Club website |
JDR Stars is a South African football club based in Pretoria formed in 2011. The club plays in the National First Division. [1] The club is owned by Nditsheni Nemasisi, [2] who is an attorney. [3]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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