Uthongathi F.C.

Uthongathi FC are a South African club based in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal. They currently play in the South African National First Division.[1]

Uthongathi FC
Founded2014
GroundPrincess Magogo Stadium
Capacity12000
CoachJohnny Ferreira
LeagueSouth African National First Division

History

The team was founded in 2014.[2] In the 2016/17 season Uthongathi won the KZN ABC Motsepe League and gained promotion to the National First Division via a 1-0 play-off victory in the final against Super Eagles FC. In 2018 the chairman, Nicholas Mkhize, was shot dead after the club's weekly technical meeting.[3]

Current squad

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

No. Position Player
17 DF Philani Gumede
23 DF Ntwenhle Zondo
26 DF Thulani Ndlela
9 FW Diyo Sibisi
24 FW Siyabonga Vilane
1 GK Edward More
45 GK Abram Ngcobo
13 DF John Tshabalala
21 DF Sbongiseni Mthembu
33 DF Bafana Kali
10 MF Celimpilo Ngema
No. Position Player
11 FW Tshepo Liphoko
12 FW Pule Mmodi
14 MF Thapelo Maleka
15 MF Thato Khiba
20 FW Philani Shange
25 MF Saziso Magawana
26 MF Sibusiso Magaqa
27 MF Andile Khumalo
30 MF Tristan Cox
7 FW Menzi Ndwandwe

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References
  1. "National First Division". supersport.com. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
  2. "Uthongathi prepared to conquer nfd". northcoastcourier.co.za. Retrieved 2020-02-28.
  3. "Uthongathi Fc chairman has been shot dead". soccerladuma. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
  4. "UTHONGATHI FC - The NFD". www.thenfd.co.za.


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