Polokwane United F.C.

Polokwane United F.C.
Nickname(s) Academy of Football, Bathokoa,
Founded 2012
Ground Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane
Ground Capacity 15 000
Owner South Africa England Bally Smart
Manager South Africa England Bally Smart
League ABC Motsepe League
2015/16 10th
Website Club home page

Polokwane United Football Club is a South African Association Football club based in Polokwane, South Africa, which competes in the ABC Motsepe League. The club was established in 2012 and started competing in the SAFA Second Division during the 2014/15 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 10 October 2016

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

No. Position Player
1 South Africa GK Marumo Mashiane Captain
2 South Africa DF Tshepo Jan Mahloani
3 South Africa DF Lebeko Endrew Lamola
4 South Africa DF Daniel Lesiba Mongetane
5 South Africa DF Lehlogonolo Mokone
6 Botswana MF Gilberto Tamokate
7 South Africa FW Kgaogelo Rathete Sekgota
8 South Africa MF Nakedi Chipu
9 South Africa FW Tshepo Tlhobelo
10 South Africa MF Nkosinathi Brian Mhlanga
11 South Africa FW Noko Malekana
12 South Africa DF William Malesela Maapola
13 South Africa DF Success Shibambo
14 South Africa DF Abram Monama
15 South Africa DF Thabo Papo
No. Position Player
16 South Africa DF Thabang Matlala
17 Botswana FW Alfred Motiki
18 South Africa FW Shaun Hendry Ramoba
19 South Africa FW Jabu Cornelius Mbebe
20 South Africa MF Tshwabutla Andries Mosima
21 South Africa MF Dineo Monene
22 South Africa MF Tshepo Masela
23 South Africa MF Khalirendwe Bhanya
24 South Africa GK Gilbert William Phuti Kgopa
25 South Africa MF William Junior Khoda
26 South Africa DF Meshack Shongoane
27 South Africa DF Sthembiso Wiseman Mkhwanazi

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

External links

http://www.polokwaneunited.co.za

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