Richards Bay F.C.
Nickname(s)The Natal Rich Boys
Founded2017; 7 years ago (2017)
GroundRichards Bay Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal
Capacity8,000
Coordinates28.743392°S 32.055874°E
ChairmanJomo Biyela
CoachVasili Manousakis & Pitso Dladla
LeagueSouth African Premier Division
2022–2313th

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 26 January, 2024

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK South Africa RSA Jackson Mabokgwane
2 DF South Africa RSA Katlego Maphathe
3 DF South Africa RSA Nkosikhona Jabulani Ndaba
5 DF South Africa RSA Sibusiso Mthethwa
6 MF South Africa RSA Abel Mabaso
7 MF South Africa RSA Thato Mohlamme
8 MF South Africa RSA Lucky Mohomi
9 FW South Africa RSA Yanela Mbuthuma
12 MF South Africa RSA Mpho Mathebula
13 MF South Africa RSA Thulani Gumede
14 FW South Africa RSA Letsie Koapeng
15 FW South Africa RSA Sakhile Hlongwa
16 GK South Africa RSA Malcolm Jacobs
17 FW South Africa RSA Sibonginhlanhla Mthethwa
18 MF South Africa RSA Nkululeko Miya
19 DF South Africa RSA Siphamandla Ncanana
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 FW South Africa RSA Moses Mthembu
21 MF South Africa RSA Langelihle Mhlongo
23 FW Eswatini SWZ Justice Figuareido
25 DF South Africa RSA Simphiwe Mcineka
27 FW Lesotho LES Katleho Makateng
28 DF Tanzania TAN Abdi Banda
30 MF South Africa RSA Sanele Barns
32 DF South Africa RSA Ashay Sewlall
33 FW South Africa RSA Michael Gumede
35 DF South Africa RSA Tshepo Mabua
37 FW South Africa RSA Sinethemba Mngomezulu
38 DF South Africa RSA Romario Dlamini
44 MF South Africa RSA Boikanyo Komane
45 FW South Africa RSA Somila Ntsundwana
48 GK South Africa RSA Philasande Manqele
77 FW Kenya KEN Khuda Muyaba
80 GK Uganda UGA Jamal Salim
99 DF South Africa RSA Thabani Dube

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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