| Full name | Mthatha Bucks Football Club |
|---|---|
| Ground | Mthatha Stadium |
| Capacity | 6,200 [1] |
Mthatha Bucks F.C. are a football club based in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
They were promoted to the National First Division in July 2015, having finished as runner-up in the 2014-15 SAFA Second Division. [2]
Mthatha Bucks F.C. were founded following the sale of Happy Brothers F.C.'s franchise license. [3]
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