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Maritzburg United F.C.
Durban City are a South African soccer club based in the city of Durban. Prior to the start of the 2024–25 National First Division, they were called Maritzburg United, and were based in the city of Pietermaritzburg. They were promoted to the Premiership at the end of the 2024–25 National First Division season History The club was formed in 1981 and initially played in the Federation Professional League. Move to Durban In August 2024, the club announced that it was changing its name to Durban City, and moving from Pietermaritzburg to Chatsworth in Durban. After their relegation from the 2022–23 Premiership, they were barred by the Msunduzi Local Municipality from using the Harry Gwala Stadium, which was reserved for Royal AM, and were forced to play their home games at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium in Durban, far from their fan base. With the club incurring an extra R60 000 in expenses for each home game as a result, the club decided to rebase themselves in Durban. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chatsworth Stadium
Chatsworth Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Durban, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for Association football, soccer matches. From 2024, Durban City F.C. (2024), Durban City play their home games there, while previously it hosted Royal AM F.C. From 1985 until their bankruptcy in 2006 it was the home of Manning Rangers F.C., Manning Rangers, the champions of the inaugural season of the South African Premiership, Premiership in the Premier Soccer League era. References External linksStadium picture a cafe.daum.net/stade Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. Soccer venues in South Africa Sports venues in Durban Manning Rangers F.C. {{SouthAfrica-sports-venue-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fadlu Davids
Fadluraghman "Fadlu" Davids (born 21 May 1981 in Cape Town, Western Cape) is a retired South African football (soccer) striker who is a Head Coach for Tanzanian Premier league club Simba. He was twice the highest goal scorer in the South African National First Division. Playing career Davids joined Maritzburg United in 2007. He previously played for Silver Stars; Vasco Da Gama, Manning Rangers; Santos Cape Town; Chernomorets Burgas, Bulgaria; Avendale Athletico, Mother City Managerial career Maritzburg United Since his retirement in 2012 Davids has served as assistant coach to Ernst Middendorp at Maritzburg United. When Middendorp left Martizburg United in 2016, Davids was named interim coach of Maritzburg for a third time in his career. His brother, Maahier Davids, was named as his assistant. Upon the arrival of Roger De Sá, Davids resumed his position as Maritzburg's assistant coach. However, only seven games later, he reclaimed his position as interim coach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011–12 South African Premiership
The 2011–12 South African Premiership, known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship purposes, and also commonly referred to as the PSL after the governing body, was the sixteenth season of the Premiership since its establishment in 1996. Orlando Pirates were the defending champions, having won their third Premiership title, and in the process ended SuperSport United's 3 year grip on the championship. The season kicked off on 12 August 2011 and ended on 19 May 2012. 16 teams contested the season, including two newly promoted teams – yo-yo club Jomo Cosmos – who were promoted for the second time in 3 seasons after winning the 2010–11 National First Division champions' playoff 5–4 on penalties against Bay United, and Black Leopards who came through a four-way promotion playoff, defeating Bay United 2–0 over a two-legged final. Orlando Pirates secured the title with a 4–2 win against Golden Arrows on 19 May 2012. This was their fourth PSL title overall and the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010–11 South African Premiership
The 2010–11 South African Premiership, known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship purposes, and also commonly referred to as the PSL after the governing body, was the fifteenth season of the Premiership since its establishment in 1996. Supersport United were the defending champions, having won their third Premiership title the previous season. The campaign began on 27 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011. A total of 16 teams contested the league, 15 of which already contested in the 2009–10 season and one of which was promoted from the National First Division. Orlando Pirates secured the title with a 2–1 win against Golden Arrows on 21 May 2011. This was their third Premiership title. At the bottom, Mpumalanga Black Aces was relegated to the First Division while Vasco da Gama contested the relegation playoffs and failed to secure its premier league status. Team information Stadia and locations Some of the teams rotated between several home venues during the sea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009–10 South African Premiership
The 2009–10 South African Premiership season, known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship purposes, and also commonly referred to as the PSL after the governing body, was the fourteenth since its establishment in 1996. Supersport United were the defending champions, having won their second premier league title in the 2008–09 season. The campaign began in August 2009, and ended in March 2010. A total of 16 teams competed in the league. SuperSport United were crowned champions for the third successive time two matches before the end despite losing to Bidvest Wits (1–2) in the last match. Clubs *Ajax Cape Town *AmaZulu *Bidvest Wits *Bloemfontein Celtic *Free State Stars * Golden Arrows *Jomo Cosmos *Kaizer Chiefs *Mamelodi Sundowns * Maritzburg United *Moroka Swallows *Mpumalanga Black Aces *Orlando Pirates *Platinum Stars * Santos *Supersport United Promotion and relegation Pre-Season * Champions of the Inland Stream Jomo Cosmos took on Champions of the Coastal Strea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2008–09 South African Premiership
The 2008–09 South African Premiership, known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship purposes, and also commonly referred to as the PSL after the governing body, was the thirteenth season of the Premiership since its establishment in 1996. Supersport United were the defending champions, having won their first Premiership title on the final day of the previous season. The campaign began in August 2008, ended in May 2009. A total of 16 teams contested in the league, 14 of which contested in the 2007–08 season, and two of which were promoted from the National First Division. Season summary SuperSport United defended their title to win their second consecutive Premiership title. Orlando Pirates came close to taking the title in the final two games. Having drawn their penultimate game 1-1 against SuperSport, it went into the final game with SuperSport on 54 points - sitting two points clear with a superior goal difference. Pirates won their game against Amazulu 3-1, while Su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006–07 South African Premiership
The 2006–07 South African Premiership, known as the Castle Premiership for sponsorship purposes, and also commonly referred to as the PSL after the governing body, was the eleventh season of the Premiership since its establishment in 1996. The league was won by Mamelodi Sundowns, who defended their title from the previous season. Final table Premiership awards * Player of the Season: Godfrey Sapula (Mamelodi Sundowns) * Players' Player of the Season: Godfrey Sapula * Coach of the Season: Muhsin Ertugral (Ajax Cape Town) * Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot Award: Christopher Katongo (Jomo Cosmos) * Young Player Award: Clifford Ngobeni (Jomo Cosmos) * Goalkeeper of the Season: Calvin Marlin (Mamelodi Sundowns) * Finest Moment of the Season: Mamelodi Sundowns vs Kaizer Chiefs (3 February 2007) * Perfectly Balanced Team of the Season: Mamelodi Sundowns * Referee of the Season: Abdul Ebrahim * Assistant Referee of the Season: Toko Malebo * Supporters through Commitment Awar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2005–06 South African Premiership
The 2005–06 South African Premiership, known as the Castle Premiership for sponsorship purposes, and also commonly referred to as the PSL after the governing body, was the tenth season of the Premiership since its establishment in 1996. It was won by Mamelodi Sundowns. Final table Tembisa Classic sold their status to Maritzburg United in September 2005. Premier League awards * Player of the Season: Surprise Moriri (Mamelodi Sundowns) * Players' Player of the Season: Surprise Moriri * Coach of the Season: Owen da Gama (Silver Stars) * Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot Award: Mame Niang (Moroka Swallows) * Finest Moment of the Season: Esrom Nyandoro (Mamelodi Sundowns) * Perfectly Balanced Team of the Season: Moroka Swallows * Referees of the Season: Andile Ncobo and Abdul Ebrahim * Assistant Referee of the Season: Toko Malebo * Photographer of the Season: Lefty Shivambu * Print Personality of the Season: Vincent Mashego * Radio Personality of the Season: Connie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004–05 National First Division
The 2004–05 National First Division (known as the Mvela Golden League for sponsorship reasons) was the 9th season of the National First Division, the second tier of South African soccer. Under the new sponsor, the two streams, Coastal and Inland, were merged into a single national league. The champions were Free State Stars, who were promoted to the South African Premier Division. Tembisa Classic also earned promotion, after winning the playoffs. Four clubs were relegated, as the following 2005–06 National First Division was reduced from 18 to 16 teams. Basotho Tigers were renamed North-West Tigers, moving to Vryburg from Kimberley and after another change of ownership, to Johannesburg. Promotion play-off Semi-finals ---- '' Manning Rangers, who finished 15th in the 2004–05 Premier Soccer League, were relegated to the 2005–06 National First Division'' Final ''Tembisa Classic earned promotion to the 2006–07 Premier Soccer League.'' References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1990 Federation Professional League Season ...
The 1990 edition of the Federation Professional League was the final competition to take place. Five teams from the FPL joined the National Soccer League structure following the competition. The teams highlighted in green moved to the National Soccer League structure for the 1991 season alongside three clubs from the NSL's feeder; the OK League: * African Wanderers * Dangerous Darkies * Highlands Park F.C. References {{South African soccer seasons Federation Professional League Football South South is one of the cardinal directions or compass points. The direction is the opposite of north and is perpendicular to both west and east. Etymology The word ''south'' comes from Old English ''sūþ'', from earlier Proto-Germanic ''*sunþa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1989 Federation Professional League Season ...
The 1989 Federation Professional League season was won by Battswood, who joined the league, winning the treble, in their first season after turning professional. References {{South African soccer seasons Federation Professional League Football South South is one of the cardinal directions or compass points. The direction is the opposite of north and is perpendicular to both west and east. Etymology The word ''south'' comes from Old English ''sūþ'', from earlier Proto-Germanic ''*sunþa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SuperSport United F
Supersport or super sport may refer to: Broadcasting * SuperSport, a brand given to sports television channels operated or originally launched by MultiChoice in South Africa ** SuperSport (South African broadcaster), a pan-African group of sports broadcast television channels mainly broadcast in Sub-Saharan Africa ** C More Sport, a group of sports television channels broadcasting in Nordic countries (except Iceland), originally launched as SuperSport ** Nova Sports, a group of Greek sports television channels formerly known as SuperSport ** Ziggo Sport Totaal, a group of Dutch sports television channels formerly known as SuperSport * Astro SuperSport, a Malaysian pay-TV channel * Hub Sports Arena, a Singaporean television channel formerly known as SuperSports Arena * SuperSport (Albanian TV network), a sports broadcasting package from Albania; airing on DigitAlb * ''SUper Sports'', a play-by-play sports broadcast produced by Syracuse University's CitrusTV Vehicles * Alfa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |