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Richards Bay F.C.

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Richards Bay F.C.
Nickname(s)The Natal Rich Boys
Founded2017; 7 years ago (2017)
GroundRichards Bay Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal
Capacity80,000
Coordinates28.743392°S 32.055874°E
ChairmanJomo Biyela
CoachBrandon Truter
LeagueSouth African Premier Division
2023–2415th
colours

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

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

References

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  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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