Kruger United F.C.
| Full name | Kruger United Football Club |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2023 |
| League | National First Division |
Kruger United are a South African soccer club that plays in the National First Division. They are based in Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga.[1]
History
[edit]Kruger United were formed in 2023, after purchasing the SAFA Second Division status of Caroline FC.[1]
In their first season, they won the Mpumalanga stream in the 2023–24 SAFA Second Division, qualifying for the playoffs, where they reached the final, earning promotion to the 2024–25 National First Division.[2][3][4] They were defeated 2-0 by Highbury in the final.[5]
Kruger appointed Vusi Mkhatshwa as head coach in February 2024.[6] Mkhatshwa earned promotion with Kruger, the second time he had done so with a side from Mpumalanga, following Mbombela United's promotion in 2014–15. He retired at the end of the season.[7]
Honours
[edit]- SAFA Second Division Mpumalanga Stream winners: 2023–24
Players
[edit]League record
[edit]SAFA Second Division Mpumalanga Stream
[edit]2023–24 – 1st
References
[edit]- ^ a b "11-Month-Old Kruger United Rewrites History for the People of Bushbuckridge". Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (21 June 2024). "Two new Motsepe Foundation Championship clubs confirmed". FARPost. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Reporter, Central News (23 June 2024). "Catch the 2024 ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs final: Kruger United vs Highbury FC LIVE on SABC 1 at 15:00". centralnews.co.za. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ "Kruger United and Highbury FC through to the ABC Motsepe National Playoffs Final - SAFA.net". 21 June 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (23 June 2024). "Highbury FC crowned ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs champions". FARPost. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ tumelodibakwane (25 February 2024). "Bushbuckridge-based soccer club appoints new head coach". Mpumalanga News. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (23 June 2024). "Kruger United coach makes decision on his future after gaining promotion to PSL". FARPost. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
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