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Thanda Royal Zulu F.C.

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Nickname(s)
  
Amabhubesi (The Lions)

Ground Capacity
  
8,000

Coach
  
Roger Sikhakhane

Home ground
  
Richards Bay Stadium

Short name
  
TRZ

Chairman
  
Pierre Delvaux

Former name
  
Benoni Premier United

Founded
  
2004

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Full name
  
Thanda Royal Zulu Football Club

Leagues
  
Premier Soccer League, National First Division

Thanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.

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History

The club was known as Benoni Premier United until the end of the 2006–07 season when it was bought by a Swedish consortium that included Sven-Goran Eriksson. The new owners moved the franchise from Benoni to KwaZulu-Natal. Prior to that the club was known as Hellenic FC and was based in Cape Town.

They currently play their home games at Richards Bay Stadium in Richards Bay having previously played their home games at the Hammarsdale Stadium in Hammarsdale.

In 2010 the club moved its headquarters from Durban to Richards Bay.

The club's nickname Amabhubesi is Zulu for Lions while Thanda means love.

Premier Soccer League record

  • 2008–09 – 15th (relegated)
  • 2007–08 – 14th
  • 2013–14 First team squad

    As of September 22, 2013

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

    Shirt sponsor & kit manufacturer

  • Shirt sponsor: Bell Equipment
  • Kit manufacturer: Joma

  • Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. South Africa Thanda Royal Zulu FC Results fixtures squad

    Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. South Africa Thanda Royal Zulu Results fixtures tables

    Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. Four for Thanda Zululand Observer

    References

    Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. Wikipedia