Richards Bay F.C.

Richards Bay Football Club is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Richards Bay F.C.
Nickname(s)The Natal Rich Boys
Founded2017 (2017)
GroundRichards Bay Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal
Capacity8,000
Coordinates28.743392°S 32.055874°E
ChairmanJomo Biyela
CoachVasili Manousakis & Pitso Dladla
LeagueSouth African Premier Division
2023–2415th

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]

Current squad
As of 26 January

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