Polokwane United F.C.
| Nickname(s) | Academy of Football, Bathokoa, |
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| Founded | 2012 |
| Ground | Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane |
| Capacity | 15 000 |
| Owner |
  Bally Smart |
| Manager |
Bally Smart |
| League | ABC Motsepe League |
| 2016/17 | 9th |
| Website | Club website |
Polokwane United Football Club is a South African Association Football club based in Polokwane, South Africa, which competes in the ABC Motsepe League. The academy was established in 2012 however the club started competing in the SAFA Second Division during the 2014/15 season after purchasing the rights from Rospa United FC.
History
The club was established in 2012.
The Academy
The Academy caters for sports development and also provides the opportunity to gain educational qualifications. Each week incorporates intensive sports training, together with competitions, as well as learning about other aspects of the sports. The students attend school at various partnered institutions during the morning and mid-afternoon followed by training in the late afternoon. The Academy is of a residential nature with on-site accommodation, meals and student welfare included and is highly supervised and run to a professional standard.
Club Officials
- Public Relations Officer: Lesibana Mantjiu
- Manager: Bally Smart
- Development Coach: Allan Ramoba
First Team Squad
As of 01 June 2017
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Under 19 Squad
As of 01 January 2017
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
http://www.premiercup-bayhill.co.za/tournament-news-item.php?news-id=699
http://www.linmedia.co.za/news/23130/polokwane-united-on-target-again
External links
http://www.polokwaneunited.co.za