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
2022–2313th

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

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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