Richards Bay is a professional football club based in Durban, KN, South Africa. Currently competing in Premier Soccer League, they play their home matches at the iconic King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium. The team has built a formidable reputation both domestically and in continental competitions. Follow Richards Bay on FotLive for real-time scores, team stats, and transfer news.
During the current campaign, Moses Mthembu has emerged as the standout performer for Richards Bay, delivering consistently excellent displays that have earned him a team-high 7.36 rating. He is flanked in influence by Sbangani Zulu and Lindokuhle Zikhali, who have also impressed with seasonal ratings of 7.14 and 7.14 respectively.
Providing the cutting edge in attack, Gaba Mhango has been the primary source of goals for Richards Bay, leading the team's scoring charts with 7 goals so far this season, supported by key playmaker Thulani Gumede who registered 2 assists.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | 21 | 6 | 3 | +46 | 69 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | 30 | 20 | 8 | 2 | +36 | 68 |
| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | 15 | 9 | 6 | +14 | 54 |
| 4 | AmaZulu FC | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | +4 | 47 |
| 5 | Sekhukhune United | 30 | 11 | 11 | 8 | +5 | 44 |
| 6 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | +1 | 41 |
| 7 | Polokwane City | 30 | 9 | 13 | 8 | 0 | 40 |
| 8 | Durban City | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | -1 | 39 |
| 9 | Stellenbosch FC | 30 | 9 | 10 | 11 | -4 | 37 |
| 10 | Siwelele | 30 | 8 | 13 | 9 | -4 | 37 |
| 11 | Richards Bay | 30 | 7 | 13 | 10 | -7 | 34 |
| 12 | TS Galaxy | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | -8 | 32 |
| 13 | Chippa United | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | -20 | 28 |
| 14 | Marumo Gallants | 30 | 4 | 13 | 13 | -17 | 25 |
| 15 | Magesi FC | 30 | 5 | 9 | 16 | -19 | 24 |
| 16 | Orbit College | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | -26 | 24 |
The active squad for Richards Bay consists of the following player roster classified by positions:
Goalkeepers: Ian Otieno (Kenya), Salim Magoola (Uganda), Siphesihle Mtshali (South Africa)
Defenders: Banele Nomvete (South Africa), Benson Mangolo (Botswana), Lwandile Mabuya (South Africa), Mnqobi Mzobe (South Africa), Nkosiyethu Mkhabela (South Africa), Sanele Zulu (South Africa), Sbangani Zulu (South Africa), Sbani Mntungwa (South Africa), Simphiwe Mcineka (South Africa), Thabani Dube (South Africa), Thabani Zuke (South Africa), Thembela Sikhakhane (South Africa)
Midfielders: Asimbonge Mdunge (South Africa), Baggio Nashixwa (Namibia), Khuda Muyaba, Lindokuhle Zikhali (South Africa), Luyanda Khumalo (South Africa), Mbulelo Nombengula, Moses Mthembu (South Africa), Ntokozo Nzama (South Africa), Olwethu Mbambo (South Africa), Olwethu Nzimande (South Africa), Papi Zothwane (South Africa), Sakhile Hlongwa, Sinethemba Mdluli (South Africa), Siphelele Magubane, Siyabonga Nzama (South Africa), Siyabonga Vilane, Siyethemba Sithebe (South Africa)
Forwards: Gaba Mhango (Malawi), Joel Madondo (Uganda), Knox Mutizwa (Zimbabwe), Lundi Mahala (South Africa), Ntlonelo Bomelo (South Africa), Sanele Barns (South Africa), Thabisa Ndelu (South Africa), Thulani Gumede (South Africa)
Ronnie Gabriel is the current head coach of Richards Bay. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 42% win rate across 0 matches, averaging 1.60 points per game. Previously, Brandon Truter managed the club for 1 seasons, recording 1 wins from 9 matches (a 11% win rate).
Richards Bay hosts their home matches at the historic King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium located in Durban, KN. The stadium has a total seating capacity of 37,994 spectators, generating a vibrant home atmosphere during matchdays.
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