Polokwane United F.C.

Polokwane United Football Club is a South African Association Football club based in Polokwane, South Africa, which competes in the SAB Regional 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. The Club boasts its own training centre located on a 15 hectare plot in Makotopong, north east of Polokwane.

Polokwane United
Full namePolokwane United Football Club
Nickname(s)Red Lions
Short namePUFC, Plk United
Founded2012
GroundPolokwane United Training Centre, Polokwane
Capacity1 000
OwnerPolokwane United FC (Pty) Ltd
LeagueSAB Regional League
2021/222nd
WebsiteClub website

History

The club was established in 2012 by Bally Smart.

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.

The Training Centre

Located in Makotopong, 26 kilometres outside of Polokwane, Polokwane United Training Centre has 3 full size pitches, and on-site accommodation for staff as well as academy players. The facility was opened in January 2022.

Club Officials
  • Development Manager: South Africa Allan Ramoba
  • Welfare & Education Officer: South Africa Joseph Sibanda
  • Head of Housekeeping: South Africa Rebecca Makhubela

First Team Squad

As of 1 March 2023

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 Thapelo Ditle
2 DF South Africa RSA Kgotso Madisha
3 DF South Africa RSA Motheo Moganedi
4 DF South Africa RSA James Mashele
5 DF South Africa RSA Samuel Senyolo
6 MF South Africa RSA Logan Nkosi
7 FW South Africa RSA Dimpho Maseema
8 MF South Africa RSA Moroantho Manaka
9 FW South Africa RSA Thato Sebopela
10 MF South Africa RSA Rendani Ramakgaphola
12 DF South Africa RSA Temogo Mabusa
13 DF South Africa RSA Tiisetso Galane
14 FW South Africa RSA Kagiso Mashiane
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 MF South Africa RSA Tebogo Semenya
17 DF South Africa RSA Karabo Mahlatsi
18 MF South Africa RSA Tebatso Thelele
19 MF South Africa RSA David Nakana
20 MF South Africa RSA Pogisho Madisha
21 FW South Africa RSA Desire Mabotha
23 DF South Africa RSA Tetelo Ramogale
25 DF South Africa RSA Blessing Phogole

Under 19 Squad

As of 01 October 2022

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
09 FW South Africa RSA Adorn Mnisi

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 Percy Makgopa
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

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