Powerlines F.C.

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Powerlines F.C.
Full namePowerlines Football Club
Founded1968;56 years ago (1968)
League Dikgatlong Local Football League

Powerlines F.C. is a South African soccer club based in Windsorton, Northern Cape. [1] Founded in 1968, they competed in the South African lower leagues for all of their history. As of 2021, they competed in the Dikgatlong Local Football League.

During the 2011–12 season, they managed to qualify for the Nedbank Cup after beating Kakamas Cosmos 4–3. [2] In the round of 32, they were beaten 24–0 in by Mamelodi Sundowns, a record result. [3]

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References

  1. "South Africa - Powerlines FC - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com.
  2. "Minnows stun Kakamas Cosmos". Diamond Fields Advertiser. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
  3. "Sundowns record historic 24-0 win" via www.bbc.co.uk.