Midlands Wanderers F.C.
| Nickname(s) | Abafana Bebatha |
|---|---|
| Ground | Harry Gwala Stadium |
| Coach | Vincent Myeni |
| League | National First Division |
| 2024–25 | 3rd (SAFA Second Division, promoted) |
Midlands Wanderers is a South African soccer club from Pietermaritzburg.[1][2]
History
Wanderers won the 2024–25 SAFA Second Division KwaZulu-Natal Stream A, before defeating Mkhambathi in the final to enter the national playoffs.[3]
Wanderers finished third in the playoffs, earning promotion to the 2025–26 National First Division.[4]
Following promotion, six of the club's players were signed by Premiership team Golden Arrows.[5]
Honours
- SAFA Second Division winners: 2024–25
League record
SAFA Second Division KwaZulu-Natal Stream
- 2024–25 – 1st (promoted)
References
- ^ megalengovender (8 July 2025). "Wanderers promotion puts Pietermaritzburg back on the football map". The Witness. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ "Delight as local side Wanderers qualify for National ABCMotsepe playoffs". witness.co.za. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (14 April 2025). "Midlands Wanderers secure provincial playoffs spot, set for Mkhambathi clash". FARPost. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (6 July 2025). "Three new PSL teams confirmed". FARPost. Retrieved 11 July 2025.
- ^ Munyai, Ofhani (18 July 2025). "Arrows sign six players from newly promoted side". FARPost. Retrieved 18 July 2025.