Mthatha Bucks F.C.

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Full nameMthatha Bucks Football Club
Ground Mthatha Stadium
Capacity6,200 [1]
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Mthatha Bucks F.C. are a football club based in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

History

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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References

  1. "South Africa – Mthatha Bucks FC – Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news". Soccerway.
  2. "Mbombela United chairman Matsebula thrilled with ABC Motsepe League triumph". 26 July 2015.
  3. "NFD-bound Mthatha Bucks has no affiliation with the 'old' Bush Bucks".