Richards Bay F.C.

Richards Bay F.C.
Nickname(s)The Natal Rich Boys[1]
Founded2017 (2017)
GroundRichards Bay Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal
Capacity8,000
Coordinates28.743392°S 32.055874°E
ChairmanJomo Biyela
CoachBrandon Truter
LeagueSouth African Premiership
2024-258th
colours

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

The club was formed when Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. sold their club to Brian Sifiso Biyela, who renamed it Richards Bay F.C.[2] Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. had earned promotion to the Premiership by winning the 2016–17 National First Division, but owner Pierre Delvaux sold the club's Premiership league status to fifth-placed AmaZulu F.C.[3][4]

On 7 February 2021, while still in the National First Division, the club achieved their biggest win at the time when they defeated Premiership side Kaizer Chiefs F.C. 2-1, in a Nedbank Cup last 32 match.[5]

Current squad

As of 15 August 2024

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

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  KEN Ian Otieno
2 DF  RSA Fezile Gcaba
3 DF  RSA Nkosikhona Ndaba
5 DF  RSA Keegan Allan
6 MF  RSA Tlakusani Mthethwa
7 MF  RSA Thato Mohlamme
9 FW  RSA Yanela Mbuthuma
13 MF  RSA Thulani Gumede
16 GK  UGA Jamal Salim
17 FW  RSA Sibonginhlanhla Mthethwa
18 DF  RSA Siyabonga Dube
19 MF  RSA Thando Buthelezi
20 MF  RSA Moses Mthembu
21 MF  RSA Langelihle Mhlongo
22 MF  RSA Lwandile Mabuya
23 FW  SWZ Justice Figuareido
No. Pos. Nation Player
25 DF  RSA Simphiwe Mcineka
27 MF  RSA Ntlonelo Bomelo
32 DF  RSA Ashay Sewlall
34 FW  RSA Thabang Sibanyoni
35 DF  RSA Tshepo Mabua
38 DF  RSA Romario Dlamini
45 FW  RSA Somila Ntsundwana
48 GK  RSA Philasande Manqele
77 FW  RSA Siboniso Conco
88 MF  RSA Ntsako Makhubela
99 DF  RSA Thabani Dube
— MF  RSA Tlakusani Mthethwa
— MF  RSA Thabiso Kutumela
— MF  RSA Siyethemba Sithebe

League record

National First Division

South African Premiership

References

  1. ^ "Richards Bay's signing spree continues as Kenya international edges closer to joining ex-Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates stars at KwaZulu-Natal club". msn.com. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Know Your Owner: The Man And Money Behind Richards Bay FC – Cash N Sport". Cash N Sport – The leading source of aggregated data and insight into sports business in Africa. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  3. ^ Moyo, Lovemore. "Richards Bay FC coach Roger Sikhakhane ready to soldier on after Thanda Royal Zulu sale". Kickoff. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  4. ^ Staff Reporter. "The PSL have approved AmaZulu's purchase of Thanda Royal Zulu's top-flight status". Kickoff. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  5. ^ Lambley, Garrin (7 February 2021). "Shock result – Kaizer Chiefs crash out of Nedbank Cup against Richards Bay". The South African. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
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