Richards Bay F.C.

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Richards Bay F.C.
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Nickname(s)The Natal Rich Boys
Founded2017;7 years ago (2017)
Ground Richards Bay Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal
Capacity8,000
Coordinates 28.743392°S 32.055874°E
ChairmanJomo Biyela
CoachBrandon Truter
League South African Premier Division
2023–24 15th
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Richards Bay Football Club is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

The club was formed when Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. owner Pierre Delvaux sold the club's league status to AmaZulu F.C. [1] AmaZulu had finished in fifth place during the 2016–17 National First Division, Thanda Royal Zulu had finished in first place, achieving automatic promotion. AmaZulu bought the placing from Thanda Royal Zulu, taking the position in the 2017–18 South African Premier Division.[ citation needed ]

On 7 February 2021, the club achieved the biggest win in their history when they defeated top Premier Soccer League side Kaizer Chiefs F.C. 2-1, in a Nedbank Cup last 32 match. [2]

Current squad

As of 15 August, 2024

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of Kenya.svg  KEN Ian Otieno
2 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Fezile Gcaba
3 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Nkosikhona Ndaba
5 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Keegan Allan
6 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Tlakusani Mthethwa
7 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Thato Mohlamme
9 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Yanela Mbuthuma
13 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Thulani Gumede
16 GK Flag of Uganda.svg  UGA Jamal Salim
17 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Sibonginhlanhla Mthethwa
18 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Siyabonga Dube
19 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Thando Buthelezi
20 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Moses Mthembu
21 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Langelihle Mhlongo
22 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Lwandile Mabuya
23 FW Flag of Eswatini.svg  SWZ Justice Figuareido
No.Pos.NationPlayer
25 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Simphiwe Mcineka
27 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Ntlonelo Bomelo
32 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Ashay Sewlall
34 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Thabang Sibanyoni
35 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Tshepo Mabua
38 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Romario Dlamini
45 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Somila Ntsundwana
48 GK Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Philasande Manqele
77 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Siboniso Conco
88 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Ntsako Makhubela
99 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Thabani Dube
— MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Tlakusani Mthethwa
— MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Thabiso Kutumela
— MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Siyethemba Sithebe

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References

  1. ↑ "Richards Bay FC coach Roger Sikhakhane ready to soldier on after Thanda Royal Zulu sale". Kick Off. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  2. ↑ "The PSL have approved AmaZulu's purchase of Thanda Royal Zulu's top-flight status". Kick Off. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
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