Richards Bay F.C.

Richards Bay F.C.
Nickname(s)The Natal Rich Boys
Founded2017; 7 years ago (2017)
GroundRichards Bay Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal
Capacity80,000
Coordinates28.743392°S 32.055874°E
ChairmanJomo Biyela
CoachBrandon Truter
LeagueSouth African Premier Division
2023–2415th
colours
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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. 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.[citation needed]

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]

  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.