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Polokwane United
Full namePolokwane United Football Club
Nickname(s)Red Lions
Short namePUFC, Plk United
Founded2012
GroundSeshego Stadium, Polokwane
Capacity15 000
OwnerPolokwane United FC
ManagerSouth Africa England Bally Smart
LeagueABC Motsepe League
2018/192nd
Websitehttp://www.polokwaneunitedfc.co.za

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

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


3 DF South Africa RSA 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. Pos. Nation Player
26 FW South Africa RSA Kgaogelo Sekgota
10 MF South Africa RSA Nakedi Chipu
2 DF South Africa RSA Phetolo Tladi
17 FW South Africa RSA Noko Malekana
8 MF South Africa RSA 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