University of Johannesburg F.C.

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UJ F.C.
Full nameUniversity of Johannesburg Football Club
Nickname(s)OrangeArmy
GroundUJ Soweto Stadium
Capacity900
Coordinates26.1785° S, 27.9908° E
ManagerSouth Africa Thapelo Pule
LeagueSAFA Second Division
202310th
WebsiteClub website
[[2024|Current season]]

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]

History[edit]

In 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.[2]

U/21[edit]

In 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.[3]

Honours[edit]

SAFA Johannesburg Regional League Blue Stream: 2022/23

References[edit]

  1. ^ Raophala, Mauwane (2024-03-25). "Provincial playoffs picture taking shape in ABC Motsepe League". FARPost. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  2. ^ leratoserero (2023-07-11). "Again...no ABC Motsepe team for Sedibeng". Sedibeng Ster. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  3. ^ "UJ, JVW Crowned 2024 Pirates Cup Champions | Orlando Pirates Football Club". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. Retrieved 2024-04-06.