Richards Bay F.C.
| Nickname | The Natal Rich Boys[1] | |
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| Founded | 2017 | |
| Ground | Richards Bay Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal | |
| Capacity | 10,500[2] | |
| Coordinates | 28.743392°S 32.055874°E | |
| Chairman | Jomo Biyela | |
| Coach | Brandon Truter | |
| League | South African Premiership | |
| 2024-25 | 8th | |
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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.[3] 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.[4][5]
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.[6]
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.
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League record
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ https://kzndaily.news/richards-bay-stadium-hosts-chiefs-pirates-2026/
- ^ "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.
- ^ Moyo, Lovemore. "Richards Bay FC coach Roger Sikhakhane ready to soldier on after Thanda Royal Zulu sale". Kickoff. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
- ^ Staff Reporter. "The PSL have approved AmaZulu's purchase of Thanda Royal Zulu's top-flight status". Kickoff. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
- ^ Lambley, Garrin (7 February 2021). "Shock result – Kaizer Chiefs crash out of Nedbank Cup against Richards Bay". The South African. Retrieved 8 March 2025.