Richards Bay F.C.

Richards Bay Football Club is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Richards Bay F.C.
Nickname(s)The Natal Rich Boys
Founded2017
ChairmanJomo Biyela
CoachVasili Manousakis & Pitso Dladla
LeagueSouth African Premier Division

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.

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
As of 13 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
2 DF  RSA Katlego Maphathe
5 DF  RSA Sibusiso Mthethwa
6 MF  RSA Abel Mabaso
7 MF  RSA Siyanda Msani
8 MF  RSA Ndiviwe Mdabuka
9 FW  RSA Yanela Mbuthuma
10 FW  RSA Luvuyo Memela
11 DF  RSA Matome Mabeba
12 MF  RSA Mpho Mathebula
13 MF  RSA Thulani Gumede
15 FW  RSA Asanda Dyani
16 GK  RSA Malcolm Jacobs
17 FW  RSA Sibonginhlanhla Mthethwa
18 MF  RSA Siphosetshu Meveni
No. Pos. Nation Player
20 FW  RSA Moses Mthembu
21 MF  RSA Langelihle Mhlongo
25 DF  RSA Simphiwe Mcineka
27 FW  LES Katleho Makateng
30 MF  RSA Sanele Barns
33 FW  RSA Michael Gumede
34 DF  RSA Ntsikelelo Nyauza
35 DF  RSA Tshepo Mabua
38 DF  RSA Romario Dlamini
45 FW  RSA Somila Ntsundwana
50 MF  RSA Nkanyiso Zungu (on loan from Orlando Pirates)
77 FW  KEN Ovella Ochieng
80 GK  UGA Jamal Salim

References
  1. "Richards Bay FC coach Roger Sikhakhane ready to soldier on after Thanda Royal Zulu sale". Kick Off. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
  2. "The PSL have approved AmaZulu's purchase of Thanda Royal Zulu's top-flight status". Kick Off. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
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