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The University of Johannesburg F.C., also knowns as UJ F.C., is the football club representing the University of Johannesburg based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The senior team competes in the SAFA Second Division, the third tier men's football league in South Africa.[1]
| Full name | University of Johannesburg Football Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | OrangeArmy | |
| Ground | UJ Soweto Stadium | |
| Capacity | 900 | |
| Coordinates | 26.1785° S, 27.9908° E | |
| Manager |  Thapelo Pule | |
| League | SAFA Second Division | |
| 2023–24 | 10th | |
| Website | Club website | |
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In 2024 they won their maiden Pirates Cup going undefeated in all 11 matches in the tournament.[2]
History
editIn June 2023 they were promoted to the SAFA Second Division after winning the SAFA Johannesburg Regional League Blue Stream which qualified them for the Gauteng SAFA Second Division provincial playoffs.[3]
U/21
editIn March 2024, they won the Pirates Cup. They defeated Teltonika Amahle 2-1 in the final to win the U/21 tournament hosted by Orlando Pirates.[4]
Players
editHonours
editSAFA Johannesburg Regional League Blue Stream: 2022/23
References
edit- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (2024-03-25). "Provincial playoffs picture taking shape in ABC Motsepe League". FARPost. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ Import, Pongrass (2024-04-25). "UJ Men's Football Team crowned 2024 Pirates Cup champions". Northcliff Melville Times. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
- ^ leratoserero (2023-07-11). "Again...no ABC Motsepe team for Sedibeng". Sedibeng Ster. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "UJ, JVW Crowned 2024 Pirates Cup Champions | Orlando Pirates Football Club". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-06.