Full name Cape Town City FC Ground Capacity 68,000 Manager Eric Tinkler Head coach Eric Tinkler | Short name Cape Town City Owner John Comitis Home ground Cape Town Stadium | |
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Nickname(s) The Citizens, Cape Vikings Founded 29 June 2016; 8 months ago (2016-06-29) League South African Premier Division | ||
Cape Town City Football Club is a football club based in Cape Town, South Africa, that plays in the Premier Soccer League (PSL). They were formed in 2016 by the relocation of the PSL's Mpumalanga Black Aces franchise. The original club Cape Town City FC dates back to the 1960s and 70s. Home matches are played at Cape Town Stadium.
Contents
- History
- Manifesto
- Stadium
- Honours
- Kit Manufacturer
- Current squad
- Foreigners
- Club OfficialsTechnical Team
- Legends
- References
History
Cape Town City was created when South African businessman and former professional soccer player John Comitis purchased the franchise rights of Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C.. Comitis was one of two co-founders of Ajax Cape Town F.C. in 1999 but eventually sold his shares in 2013. In 2016, Comitis bought Black Aces, located in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, and created a new team with the franchise license in Cape Town, reigniting the legendary Cape Town City Football Club of the past. Comitis felt Cape Town deserved more than one Premier Soccer League team, as well as a team that truly represented the city's diverse footballing heritage and talent.
Manifesto
Cape Town City is a team that strives to represent and empower all ethnic and racial diversities of Cape Town. A team "by Capetonians, for Capetonians", the club uses its roots in Nyanga, the City Centre, and the Cape Flats to unite all people of Cape Town under one team. The club's official manifesto preaches inclusivity and diversity in defining Cape Town's rich footballing history.
Stadium
Cape Town City play their home matches at Cape Town Stadium in the Green Point area of Cape Town. The team's training complex is also located in Green Point, and is next door to the Cape Town Stadium.
Honours
Cape Town City won the 2016/17 Telkom Knockout Cup, defeating Supersport United 2-1 in the final on 10 December 2016. City scored 12 goals in 4 games during the tournament to win their first piece of silverware, in only their first top-flight season.
Kit Manufacturer
Current squad
As of 13 October 2016
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Foreigners
In the South African PSL, only five non-South African nationals can be registered. Foreign players who have acquired permanent residency can be registered as locals.
Club Officials/Technical Team
Legends
As part of an ongoing dedication to honour and respect Cape Town's rich and diverse football history, Cape Town City offer life-time season tickets to a distinguished group of 30 Cape Town football "Legends". Notable players such as Thabo Mngomeni, David Nyathi, Ben Anderson, Bernard Hartze, Reggie Jantjies and Farouk Abrahams feature as honourees on this list.