Polokwane United F.C.

Polokwane United F.C.
Nickname(s) Academy of Football, Bathokoa,
Founded 2012
Ground Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane
Capacity 15 000
Owner South Africa England Bally Smart
Manager South Africa England Bally Smart
League ABC Motsepe League
2016/17 9th
Website Club website

Polokwane United Football Club is a South African Association Football club based in Polokwane, South Africa, which competes in the ABC Motsepe League. The academy was established in 2012 however the club started competing in the SAFA Second Division during the 2014/15 season after purchasing the rights from Rospa United FC.

History

The club was established in 2012.

The Academy

The Academy caters for sports development and also provides the opportunity to gain educational qualifications. Each week incorporates intensive sports training, together with competitions, as well as learning about other aspects of the sports. The students attend school at various partnered institutions during the morning and mid-afternoon followed by training in the late afternoon. The Academy is of a residential nature with on-site accommodation, meals and student welfare included and is highly supervised and run to a professional standard.

Club Officials

  • Public Relations Officer: South Africa Lesibana Mantjiu
  • Manager: South Africa England Bally Smart
  • Development Coach: South Africa Allan Ramoba

First Team Squad

As of 01 June 2017

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

No. Position Player
3 South Africa DF Lebeko Endrew Lamola
4 South Africa DF Daniel Lesiba Mongetane
5 South Africa DF Lehlogonolo Mokone
8 South Africa MF Nakedi Chipu
11 South Africa FW Noko Malekana
12 South Africa DF William Malesela Maapola
13 South Africa DF Success Shibambo
No. Position Player
20 South Africa MF Tshwabutla Andries Mosima
22 South Africa MF Tshepo Masela
23 South Africa MF Khalirendwe Bhanya
24 South Africa GK Gilbert William Phuti Kgopa

Under 19 Squad

As of 01 January 2017

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

No. Position Player
1 South Africa GK Marumo Modiba
3 South Africa DF Thapelo Mokwana

References

http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/categories/south-africa/smart-s-academy-outsmart-dikwena-youngsters/132924

http://www.premiercup-bayhill.co.za/tournament-news-item.php?news-id=699

http://www.linmedia.co.za/news/23130/polokwane-united-on-target-again

http://www.polokwaneunited.co.za

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