Richards Bay F.C.

Richards Bay F.C.
Nickname(s)The Natal Rich Boys[1]
Founded2017 (2017)
GroundRichards Bay Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal
Capacity8,000
Coordinates28.743392°S 32.055874°E
ChairmanJomo Biyela
CoachBrandon Truter
LeagueSouth African Premiership
2024-258th
colours

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. sold their club to Brian Sifiso Biyela, who renamed it Richards Bay F.C.[2] Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. had earned promotion to the Premiership by winning the 2016–17 National First Division, but owner Pierre Delvaux sold the club's Premiership league status to fifth-placed AmaZulu F.C.[3][4]

On 7 February 2021, while still in the National First Division, the club achieved their biggest win at the time when they defeated Premiership side Kaizer Chiefs F.C. 2-1, in a Nedbank Cup last 32 match.[5]

Current squad

As of 15 August 2025

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK Kenya KEN Ian Otieno
6 MF South Africa RSA Tlakusani Mthethwa
7 FW Malawi MWI Gabadinho Mhango
8 DF South Africa RSA Thabani Zuke
9 FW South Africa RSA Ntlonelo Bomelo
14 FW South Africa RSA Lundi Mahala
16 GK Uganda UGA Jamal Salim
17 MF South Africa RSA Thulani Gumede
18 DF South Africa RSA Siyabonga Dube
19 MF South Africa RSA Siyabonga Nzama
20 MF South Africa RSA Moses Mthembu
21 MF South Africa RSA Langelihle Mhlongo
22 MF South Africa RSA Lwandile Mabuya
23 FW Eswatini SWZ Justice Figuareido
25 DF South Africa RSA Simphiwe Mcineka
26 DF South Africa RSA Halalisani Vilakazi
No. Pos. Nation Player
27 MF South Africa RSA Ntlonelo Bomelo
33 FW South Africa RSA Wandile Ngema
34 FW South Africa RSA Mfundo Thikazi
35 MF South Africa RSA Thabisa Ndelu
36 MF South Africa RSA Lindokuhle Zikhali
37 DF South Africa RSA Sbangani Zulu
45 FW South Africa RSA Somila Ntsundwana
47 DF South Africa RSA Sbani Khumalo
48 GK South Africa RSA Philasande Manqele
72 DF South Africa RSA Tshepo Mabua
75 MF South Africa RSA Mbulelo Nombengula
77 FW South Africa RSA Siboniso Conco
88 MF South Africa RSA Ntsako Makhubela
99 DF South Africa RSA Thabani Dube
— DF Botswana BOT Kitso Mangolo
— MF South Africa RSA Lindokuhle Mtshali

League record

National First Division

South African Premiership

References

  1. ^ "Richards Bay's signing spree continues as Kenya international edges closer to joining ex-Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates stars at KwaZulu-Natal club". msn.com. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Know Your Owner: The Man And Money Behind Richards Bay FC – Cash N Sport". Cash N Sport – The leading source of aggregated data and insight into sports business in Africa. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  3. ^ Moyo, Lovemore. "Richards Bay FC coach Roger Sikhakhane ready to soldier on after Thanda Royal Zulu sale". Kickoff. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  4. ^ Staff Reporter. "The PSL have approved AmaZulu's purchase of Thanda Royal Zulu's top-flight status". Kickoff. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  5. ^ Lambley, Garrin (7 February 2021). "Shock result – Kaizer Chiefs crash out of Nedbank Cup against Richards Bay". The South African. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
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