The club was formed by a former official of the Bush Bucks club from Durban who had moved to the area. It was named Umtata Bucks and played at the South African top level (NSL) for six seasons during Transkei's nominal independency from 1976 to 1994, managing 4 finishes in the top-7, and winning one League Cup, in 1993. After the end of Transkei's nominal independence, they won one more League Cup (in 1996). They remained at the top level (renamed PSL), moving to East London (outside of the former homeland of Transkei) in 2001, until suffering relegation at the end of the 2002/03 season. They returned after only one season, but were relegated again at the end of 2005/06 season.[1]
Founded | 1957 |
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Ground | Jan Smuts Stadium, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
Owner | Sturu Pasiya |
League | SAFA Second Division, Eastern Cape Province |
2018–19 season | 14th |
Telkom Knockout Winners 1993 and 1996
Since 2007 sole owner is Sturu Pasiya when he purchased a license to participate in the Vodacom League from Lion City FC.[1]
The club plays in the SAFA Second Division Eastern Cape division.
National Soccer League
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Premiership teams (2022–23) | |
First Division teams (2022–23) |
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Premier Soccer League |
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National First Division |
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SAFA Second Division |
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Nedbank Cup |
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MTN 8 |
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Carling Black Label Cup |
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Telkom Knockout |
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National Football League |
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Federation Professional League |
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NPSL (1971-1977) |
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NPSL (1978-1984) |
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NPSL (1985-1995) |
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National Soccer League (NSL) |
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SASF Cup |
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Telkom Charity Cup |
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Vodacom Challenge |
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