Polokwane United F.C.
Polokwane United Football Club is a South African Association Football club based in Polokwane, South Africa, which competes in the ABC Motsepe League. The academy was established in 2012 however the club started competing in the SAFA Second Division during the 2014/15 season after purchasing the rights from Rospa United FC.
| Full name | Polokwane United Football Club |
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| Nickname(s) | Red Lions |
| Short name | PUFC, Plk United |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Ground | Seshego Stadium, Polokwane |
| Capacity | 15 000 |
| Owner | Polokwane United FC |
| Manager |   Bally Smart |
| League | ABC Motsepe League |
| 2018/19 | 2nd |
| Website | Club website |
History
The club was established in 2012.
The Academy
The Academy caters for sports development and also provides the opportunity to gain educational qualifications. Each week incorporates intensive sports training, together with competitions, as well as learning about other aspects of the sports. The students attend school at various partnered institutions during the morning and mid-afternoon followed by training in the late afternoon. The Academy is of a residential nature with on-site accommodation, meals and student welfare included and is highly supervised and run to a professional standard.
Club Officials
- Manager: Bally Smart
- Assistant Manager: Brian Mashabela
- Goalkeeper Coach: Jerry Pitja
First Team Squad
As of 01 October 2019'
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Under 19 Squad
As of 01 January 2019
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Notable former players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
http://www.premiercup-bayhill.co.za/tournament-news-item.php?news-id=699
http://www.linmedia.co.za/news/23130/polokwane-united-on-target-again