Polokwane United F.C.

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.

Polokwane United
Full namePolokwane United Football Club
Nickname(s)Red Lions
Short namePUFC, Plk United
Founded2012
GroundSeshego Stadium, Polokwane
Capacity15 000
OwnerPolokwane United FC
Manager Bally Smart
LeagueABC Motsepe League
2018/192nd
WebsiteClub website

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
  • Manager: Bally Smart
  • Assistant Manager: Brian Mashabela
  • Goalkeeper Coach: Jerry Pitja

First Team Squad

As of 01 October 2019'

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 Marumo Mashiane
2 DF William Malesela Maapola
3 DF Percy Makgopa
4 DF Tlotlo Mothibedi
5 DF Matlou Moloto
6 MF Terence Malaza
7 FW Nkosinathi Kubheka
8 MF Khalirendwe Bhanya
9 FW Tumelo Monyanda
10 MF Daniel Kganyago
12 DF Trinity Mntambo
13 DF Endrew Lebeko Lamola
14 FW Shaun Hendry Ramoba
No. Position Player
15 MF Koketso Kgabo Mphela
16 GK Masethe Morulane
17 DF Javiour Phalane
18 MF Mfanafuthi Mahlangu
19 MF Bongani Sethole
20 FW Mashevane Lukhele
21 FW Isaac Mello
22 FW Malisela Makgamatha
23 MF Nkululeko Hlongo
24 GK Samuel Mokgawa
25 DF Tebogo Mamosebo

Under 19 Squad

As of 01 January 2019

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

No. Position Player
3 DF Thapelo Mokwana

Notable Former Players

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

No. Position Player
26 FW Kgaogelo Sekgota
10 MF Nakedi Chipu
2 DF Phetolo Tladi
17 FW Noko Malekana
8 MF Thapelo Maleka

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.polokwaneunitedfc.co.za

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