TS Galaxy F.C.

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TS Galaxy
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Full nameTim Sukazi Galaxy
Nickname(s)The Rockets
Short nameTSG
Founded2015;9 years ago (2015)
Ground Mbombela Stadium
Capacity43,500
Coordinates25°27′40″S 30°55′44″E
OwnerTim Sukazi
CoachVacant
League DStv Premiership
2023–24 6th
Website www.tsgalaxyfc.com
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TS Galaxy F.C. is a South African football club based in Kameelrivier (Nkangala District Municipality) near Siyabuswa (Mpumalanga) that plays in the Premiership.

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The club is named after its owner, Tim Sukazi.

History

The Rockets, as TS Galaxy are known, were formed in 2015 .The club campaigned in the SAFA Second Division for three seasons before purchasing the National First Division status of Cape Town All Stars in 2018 [1] [2]

On Saturday 18 May 2019, TS Galaxy won their first inaugural trophy, the Nedbank Cup, after beating Kaizer Chiefs 1-0 through a Zakhele Lepasa penalty scored in the second minute of second-half injury time. They became the first team from the lower division to win the Nedbank Cup. [3] By doing so, they became the first team in South African football to win the Nedbank Cup while campaigning in National First Division.

They competed in the 2019–20 CAF Confederation Cup where they were eliminated by Enyimba of Nigeria in the play-off round.

In September 2020, the club purchased the Premiership status of Highlands Park, and appeared in the 2020–21 South African Premier Division season, finishing ninth. [4] [5]

In June 2024, after finishing a record sixth in the 2023–24 Premiership, the club were handed a three window ban on registering new players by FIFA for unpaid fees to their ex-striker, Bernard Yao Kouassi. [6]

African competitions

TS Galaxy played in the 2019–20 CAF Confederation Cup after winning the Nedbank Cup the previous season. [3]

They defeated Saint Louis Suns United and CNaPS Sport before being defeated by Nigeria's Enyimba in the play-off round. [7]

Honours

Current squad

As of 8 November 2024

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

No.Pos.NationPlayer
1 GK Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Wensten van der Linde
2 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Mpho Mvelase
4 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA McBeth Mahlangu
5 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Samukelo Kabini
7 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Qobolwakhe Sibande
8 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Mlungisi Mbunjana
9 FW Flag of Belgium (civil).svg  BEL Dženan Zajmović
11 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Sphiwe Mahlangu
12 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Thato Khiba
13 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Mpho Mathekgane
14 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Nkosikhona Radebe
15 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Puso Dithejane
16 GK Flag of Cote d'Ivoire.svg  CIV Ira Tapé
No.Pos.NationPlayer
17 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Victor Letsoalo
19 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Thokozani Sibanyoni
21 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Kamogelo Sebelebele
23 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Marks Munyai
25 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Khulumani Ndamane
27 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Thamsanqa Masiya
28 MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Nhlanhla Mgaga
30 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Vuyo Mere
32 GK Flag of the Czech Republic.svg  CZE Jiří Ciupa
33 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Sihle Doyiza
35 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Lindokuhle Mbatha
40 FW Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Keagan Dolly
45 DF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Lebone Seema
— MF Flag of South Africa.svg  RSA Sphesihle Maduna

Out on loan

The following players have previously made a league or cup appearance for TS Galaxy and are currently on loan at other teams:
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No.Pos.NationPlayer

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References

  1. ↑ "Football Agent Tim Sukazi Completes Purchase Of NFD Club Cape Town All Stars". South African soccer news. 31 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "TS Galaxy ends soccer drought". 4 June 2018. Retrieved 24 November 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 "Nedbank Cup match report Kaizer Chiefs v TS Galaxy 18 May 2019". KickOff. Retrieved 18 May 2019.
  4. ↑ "Sold: PSL approves TS Galaxy Tim Sukazi purchase of Highlands Park status". Kick Off. 17 September 2020. Retrieved 19 September 2020.
  5. ↑ "South Africa 2020/21". RSSSF . Retrieved 8 February 2022.
  6. ↑ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
  7. ↑ "Caf Confederation Cup: TS Galaxy 1-2 Enyimba: People's Elephant stampede into group stage | Goal.com South Africa". www.goal.com. 3 November 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2023.

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