Supersport United FC
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| Full name | Supersport United Football Club | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nickname(s) | Matsatsantsa (The Swanky Boys) |
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| Founded | 1994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ground | Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria & | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Capacity | 51,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chairman | Khulu Sibiya | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Manager |  Pitso Mosimane |
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| League | Castle Premiership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005-06 | Castle Premiership, 7th | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Supersport United is a South African football (soccer) club that currently competes in the Premier Soccer League. The club was originally known as Pretoria City. Pretoria City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the Premier Soccer League and the club was renamed.
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[edit] Achievements
- ABSA Cup winners: 2004/2005
- SAA Supa 8 winners: 2004
- People's Bank Challenge winners: 2001/2002
- Bob Save Super Bowl winners: 1998/1999
- Sparletta Cup winners: 1995
- Pretoria News Challenge Cup winners: 1991
[edit] Club records
- Most appearances: Ronald Lawrence 224 games
- Most goals: Ronald Lawrence 41
- Most capped player: Dennis Masina (Swaziland)
- Most appearances in a season: Eudene Jacobs, Ronald Lawrence 43 (1992)
- Most goals in a season: Glen Salmon 16 (1998/99)
- Record win: 8-1 vs Zulu Royals (6/6/2004)
- Record loss: 0-5 vs Arcadia (7/4/90)
[edit] Premier Soccer League record
- 2005/2006 - 7th
- 2004/2005 - 4th
- 2003/2004 - 3rd
- 2002/2003 - 2nd
- 2001/2002 - 2nd
- 2000/2001 - 8th
- 1999/2000 - 10th
- 1998/1999 - 8th
- 1997/1998 - 14th
- 1996/1997 - 9th
[edit] 2005/2006 season
[edit] Season record
- Castle Premiership - 7th
- ABSA Cup - last 32
- Coca-Cola Cup - runners-up
- SAA Supa 8 - runners-up
- Telkom Charity Cup - not qualified
[edit] PSL top scorers
1. Abram Raselemane 12
2. Katlego Mphela 10
3. Sibusiso Mahlangu 3
3. Daine Klate 3
5. Tony Tsabedze 2
5. Siboniso Gaxa 2
5. Koena Mathopa 2
[edit] Award winners
Player of the Year Award: Edward Williams
Players' Player of the Year Award: Edward Williams
Golden Boot Award: Abram Raselemane
Most Improved Player Award: Koena Mathopa
Young Player of the Year Award: Daine Klate
Most disciplined Player of the Season Award: Calvin Marlin
[edit] 2006/2007 First team squad
As of August 31, 2006 (official PSL player registration deadline)
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[edit] 2006/2007 Transfers
In:
Maimane Phiri - Moroka Swallows
Rowan Hendricks - FC Rostov, Russia
Katlego Mashego - Silver Stars
Andre Arendse (on loan) - Mamelodi Sundowns
Teko Modise - City Pillars
Dennis Onyango - St George, Ethiopia
Isaac Mabotsa - Bidvest Wits
James Matola - Buymore, Zimbabwe
Shane Poggenpoel - Ajax Cape Town
Rudi Isaacs - Tuks FC
Thabo September - Bush Bucks
Shingi Kawondera - Gaziantepspor, Turkey
Katlego Mphela - RC Strasbourg, France
Michael Nkambule (on loan) - RC Strasbourg, France
George Mofokeng - Ajax Cape Town
Out:
Calvin Marlin - Mamelodi Sundowns
Phil Evans - Bidvest Wits
Katlego Mphela - RC Strasbourg, France
Abram Raselemane - Bidvest Wits
Cavann Sibeko - Orlando Pirates
Dikgang Mabalane - Jomo Cosmos
Joel Luphahla - Silver Stars
Kaitano Tembo - Bay United
Abass Inusah - Silver Stars
Mandla Zwane - FC AK
Peter Khoabane
[edit] Official sponsor
DStv
[edit] External links
- SUFC Official Website
- Premier Soccer League
- PSL Club Info
- South African Football Association
- Confederation of African Football
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Premier Soccer League 2006–07
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Ajax Cape Town | AmaZulu | Benoni Premier United | Bidvest Wits | Black Leopards | Bloemfontein Celtic |
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