Sivutsa Stars was a South African

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club based in

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that played in the

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. Founded in 2009, Stars managed promotion to the National First Division in 2011 by finishing second at the

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play-offs.

Achievements

*2010–11 Vodacom League Mpumalanga champions

Managers

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(Aug 8, 2013 – Mar 13, 2014) *

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(Mar 13, 2014 – 2014)

Disestablishment

Sivutsa Stars was bought out by millionaire couple Shauwn and Sbu Mpisane and relocated the club to

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. They later renamed the club to Royal Eagles.

Shirt sponsor & kit manufacturer

*Shirt sponsor: None *Kit manufacturer:

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References

External links

* {{Official website, http://www.sivutsastarsfc.co.za
Premier Soccer LeagueNFD Club Info
Association football clubs established in 2009 SAFA Second Division clubs Soccer clubs in Mpumalanga National First Division clubs 2009 establishments in South Africa Sivutsa Stars F.C.