University of Pretoria F.C.
Tuks FC
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| Full name |
University of Pretoria Football Club |
| Nickname(s) |
AmaTuks, Tuks, Tukkies |
| Founded |
2003, bought Pretoria City franchise |
| Ground |
Tuks ABSA Stadium, Pretoria
(Capacity: 2,000) |
| Chairman |
Mani Neves |
| Coach |
Steve Barker |
| League |
National First Division |
| Website |
Club home page |
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University of Pretoria Football Club, also known as Tuks FC, is a South African football (soccer) club based in Hatfield, Pretoria that represents the University of Pretoria. The club plays in the National First Division.
History
The University established the Tuks Football Academy in 2002, originally playing in the SAFA Gauteng South Division. In the 2003-04 season the University acquired Pretoria City F.C.'s second division status, subsequently winning the National First Division (NFD) Vodacom League play-offs and being promoted to the NFD in 2004-05. In the 2006-07 season the club qualified for the Mvela Golden League play-offs. In the 2008-09 season the club was a Nedbank Cup finalist losing to Premier Soccer League team Moroka Swallows 0-1.[1]
Notable former players
Club officials/Technical team
- Chairman: Mani Neves
- Team manager: Graham Oosthuis
- Coach: Steve Barker
- Assistant coach: Sly Mosala
2011–2012 First team squad
As of September 12, 2011 Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. |
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Position |
Player |
| 1 |
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GK |
Lebogang Ngubeni |
| 2 |
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DF |
Siyabonga Shoyisa |
| 3 |
|
DF |
Keeno Shellar (on loan from Supersport United) |
| 6 |
|
DF |
Sibusiso Dabi |
| 7 |
|
MF |
Thokozani Sekotlong |
| 8 |
|
MF |
Mpho Matsi |
| 9 |
|
FW |
Chibuzor Nwogbo |
| 10 |
|
MF |
Christopher Flandorp (on loan from Bidvest Wits) |
| 11 |
|
MF |
Aubrey Ngoma |
| 12 |
|
FW |
Nqobile Mpala |
| 14 |
|
MF |
Sifiso Sithole |
| 15 |
|
MF |
Dennis Kaibe |
| 16 |
|
GK |
Trystin Coetsee |
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On loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Foreigners
In the South African PSL, only five non-South African nationals can be registered. Players with foreign and South African citizenship do not count as foreigners.
External links
References