Polokwane City F.C.

Polokwane City FC is a South African football club based in the city of Polokwane, Limpopo that currently plays in the Premier Soccer League.

Polokwane City F.C.
Full namePolokwane City Football Club
Founded2012 (2012), formerly Bay United
GroundBonnyholm
Capacity46,000
ChairmanJohnny Mogaladi
CoachClinton Larsen
LeagueABSA Premiership
2018–195th

History

Polokwane City FC was established in 2012 although after the owners of Bay United sold the franchise to the Mogaladi family. After playing in various temporary venues, the club was moved officially from Port Elizabeth to Polokwane City.

Bay United originally came into existence in 2006 when the franchise of the struggling National First Division club Maritzburg United was purchased and relocated to Port Elizabeth. The club spent the one season in the Premier Soccer League, and the other years of its existence in the National First Division. Following the 2010–11 NFD season, the club's NFD franchise was moved to Polokwane, Limpopo.

In May 2013 City was promoted to the Premier Soccer League.

Honours
  • National First Division: 1
Champions: 2012–13

November 2012 accident

Four of the club's players died in a traffic accident on 11 November 2012. The crash occurred on the R71 highway, near Polokwane as the players were returning from their match against FC AK. A 36-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of drunken and reckless driving. The deceased players were:[1]

  • Khomotso Silvester Mpaketsane (27) – born 13 April 1985 – joined the club in January 2011 (during Bay United F.C. season) and stayed after move to Polokwane
  • Benjamin Moeketsi Nthete (23) – born 22 February 1989 – attacker who joined the club in 2012 on loan from Orlando Pirates
  • Mojalefa Robert Mphuthi (21) – born 31 August 1991 – striker, nicknamed 'Small', who joined the club after it moved to Polokwane
  • Koketso Isaiah Takalo (20) – born 15 February 1992 – left-wing, nicknamed 'Kaiser' or 'KK', who joined the club after it moved to Polokwane

Club officials/Technical team
  • Owner/President: Phillemon Moloi
  • Chairman: Isaac Moloi
  • Team manager: Molato Motloung
  • Coach: Clinton Larsen
  • Fitness Coach: Patuwe Tsotetsi
  • Assistant Coach: Cynthia Leteane
  • Physiotherapists: Puleng Mokoena
  • Kit Manager: Monyane Sabesa
  • Goalkeeper Coach:"'Sello Modise"'

Current squad

As of 9 March, 2020. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Position Player
1 GK George Chigova
2 DF Mpho Mvelase
3 FW Mohammed Anas
4 MF Mthokozisi Nene
5 DF Dennis Chembezi
6 MF Themba Chauke
7 FW Bongile Booi
8 MF Jabulani Maluleke (Captain)
9 FW Charlton Mashumba
10 FW Puleng Tlolane
12 MF Banele Sikhondze
14 MF Edgar Manaka
16 MF Vusimuzi Mngomezulu
17 FW Rodney Ramagalela
18 MF Nazier Jacobs
19 DF Ndivhuwo Ravhuhali
20 MF Salulani Phiri
No. Position Player
21 MF Sammy Seabi
22 DF Sibusiso Mbonani
24 DF Simphiwe Hlongwane
25 MF Wiseman Maluleke
26 DF Elliot Seema
29 FW Walter Musona
31 MF Donald Mokondelela
33 DF Sibusiso Sikhosana
34 FW Muhammad Sulumba
35 FW Rendani Ndou
36 MF Mondli Miya
40 GK Lehlohonolo Phali
50 GK Harold Ndlovu

Foreigners

In the South African PSL, only five non-South African nationals can be registered. Foreign players who have acquired permanent residency can be registered as locals. Namibians born before 1990 can be registered as South Africans.

permanent residency

Shirt sponsor & kit manufacturer
  • Shirt sponsor: None
  • Kit manufacturer: Mrprice Sports

Notable former coaches

References
  1. Kickoff, South Africa: Deceased Polokwane City players named

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