Richards Bay F.C.

Richards Bay F.C.

Nickname(s)	The Natal Rich Boys
Founded	2017; 7 years ago (2017)
Ground	Richards Bay Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal
Capacity	8,000
Coordinates	28.743392°S 32.055874°E
Chairman	Jomo Biyela
Coach	Vacant
League	South African Premier Division
2023–24	15th

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. owner Pierre Delvaux sold the club's league status to AmaZulu F.C.^[1] AmaZulu had finished in fifth place during the 2016–17 National First Division, Thanda Royal Zulu had finished in first place, achieving automatic promotion. AmaZulu bought the placing from Thanda Royal Zulu, taking the position in the 2017–18 South African Premier Division.^{[citation needed]}

On 7 February 2021, the club achieved the biggest win in their history when they defeated top Premier Soccer League side Kaizer Chiefs F.C. 2-1, in a Nedbank Cup last 32 match.^[2]

As of 15 August, 2024

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

No. Pos. Nation Player 3 DF  RSA Nkosikhona Jabulani Ndaba 7 MF  RSA Thato Mohlamme 9 FW  RSA Yanela Mbuthuma 13 MF  RSA Thulani Gumede 16 GK  RSA Malcolm Jacobs 17 FW  RSA Sibonginhlanhla Mthethwa 18 MF  RSA Nkululeko Miya 20 FW  RSA Moses Mthembu 21 MF  RSA Langelihle Mhlongo 22 MF  RSA Lwandile Mabuya 23 FW  SWZ Justice Figuareido 25 DF  RSA Simphiwe Mcineka 32 DF  RSA Ashay Sewlall 35 DF  RSA Tshepo Mabua

No. Pos. Nation Player 38 DF  RSA Romario Dlamini 45 FW  RSA Somila Ntsundwana 48 GK  RSA Philasande Manqele 66 MF  RSA Tercious Malepe 80 GK  UGA Jamal Salim 88 MF  RSA Ntsako Makhubela 99 DF  RSA Thabani Dube — GK  KEN Ian Otieno — DF  RSA Keegan Allan — MF  RSA Tlakusani Mthethwa — MF  RSA Thabiso Kutumela — MF  RSA Siyethemba Sithebe — FW  RSA Thabang Sibanyoni