Richards Bay F.C.
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| Founded | 2017 |
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| Chairman | Jomo Biyela |
| Coach | Simo Dladla |
| League | National First Division |
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.
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]
References[]
- ^ "Richards Bay FC coach Roger Sikhakhane ready to soldier on after Thanda Royal Zulu sale". Kick Off. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "The PSL have approved AmaZulu's purchase of Thanda Royal Zulu's top-flight status". Kick Off. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
Categories:
- Soccer clubs in KwaZulu-Natal
- Association football clubs established in 2017
- 2017 establishments in South Africa
- National First Division clubs
- Richards Bay