Leicesterford City F.C.

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Leicesterford City
Founded2023
Ground Kameelrivier Stadium [1]
OwnerLister Makatoane [2]
League National First Division

Leicesterford City F.C. is a South African soccer club from Mpumalanga that plays in the National First Division.

History

The club was founded in 2025 following owner Lister Makatoane's purchase of JDR Stars. [2] Makatoane was previously a director at JDR Stars. [3]

Prior to the start of the season, the club alleged that Premiership club TS Galaxy had illegally procured some of their players. [4]

References

  1. Mohlala, Amanda (5 August 2025). "Leicesterford City e tliša dipapadi tša PSL KwaNdebele". Dipapadi Tsa Batho. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  2. 1 2 Munyai, Ofhani (4 August 2025). "Six new names as PSL release first division draft fixtures". FARPost. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  3. "JDR Stars Officially Sold And Renamed - Sportswire". 30 July 2025. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  4. "Galaxy Could Face Legal Trouble With PSL - Sportswire". 1 August 2025. Retrieved 14 August 2025.