University of Johannesburg F.C.

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UJ F.C.
Full nameUniversity of Johannesburg Football Club
Nickname(s)OrangeArmy
Ground UJ Soweto Stadium
Capacity900
Coordinates26.1785° S, 27.9908° E
Manager Flag of South Africa.svg Thapelo Pule
League SAFA Second Division
2023–24 10th
Website https://www.uj.ac.za/sports/sport-clubs/uj-football-club/
Soccerball current event.svg Current season

The University of Johannesburg F.C., also knowns as UJ F.C., is the football club representing the University of Johannesburg based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The senior team competes in the SAFA Second Division, the third tier men's football league in South Africa. [1]

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In 2024 they won their maiden Pirates Cup going undefeated in all 11 matches in the tournament. [2]

History

In June 2023 they were promoted to the SAFA Second Division after winning the SAFA Johannesburg Regional League Blue Stream which qualified them for the Gauteng SAFA Second Division provincial playoffs. [3]

U/21

In March 2024, they won the Pirates Cup. They defeated Teltonika Amahle 2-1 in the final to win the U/21 tournament hosted by Orlando Pirates. [4]

Players

Honours

SAFA Johannesburg Regional League Blue Stream: 2022/23

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