Richards Bay Football Club is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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| Nickname(s) | The Natal Rich Boys | |
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| Founded | 2017 | |
| Ground | Richards Bay Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Capacity | 80,000 | |
| Coordinates | 28.743392°S 32.055874°E | |
| Chairman | Jomo Biyela | |
| Coach | Brandon Truter | |
| League | South African Premier Division | |
| 2023–24 | 15th | |
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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.[citation needed]
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
edit- As of 15 August, 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
edit- ^ "Richards Bay FC coach Roger Sikhakhane ready to soldier on after Thanda Royal Zulu sale". Kick Off. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ^ "The PSL have approved AmaZulu's purchase of Thanda Royal Zulu's top-flight status". Kick Off. Retrieved 2 August 2017.