Manzini Sea Birds F.C. Explained

Clubname:Sea Birds
Fullname:Manzini Sea Birds Football Club
Nickname:Birds
Founded:1987
Ground:Mavuso Sports Centre
Manzini, Eswatini
Capacity:5,000
Chairman:
  • Peter Simelane (2013)[1]
League:Premier League of Eswatini
Season:2022–2023
Position:9th

Manzini Sea Birds FC is an Eswatini football club based in Manzini.[2]

History

The club was founded 1987.[3] The Seabirds played most in the Swazi First Division[4] and was first time promoted to the Premier League of Eswatini 2012.[5]

In 2018, they won the First Division title to earn another top-flight promotion.[6] Star forward Muzi Tsabedze tied for the league's top scorer and earned player of the year honors.[7]

Stadium

The team plays its home matches at the 5000 capacity Mavuso Sports Centre.[8]

Notable players

Below is a list of notable players who have earned international caps while playing with the club.

Notable coaches

Youth academy

Since 2011 the club holds with the Ishibobo Soccer Academy (ISA), a talent scouting sports academy in Manzini. ISA serves as the under-20 football team of the club.[12] Ishibobo plays its home matches at the Zakhele Sports Ground.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sea Birds boss is new Manzini FA chairman. comesaria.org. 5 June 2019.
  2. Web site: Eswatini - Manzini Sea Birds FC - Results and fixtures - Soccerway. Soccerway. 5 June 2019.
  3. Web site: Manzini Sea Birds FC - eSwatini - Manzini Sea Birds Football Club - Club Profile, Club History, Club Badge, Results, Fixtures, Historical Logos, Statistics. weltfussballarchiv.com. 5 June 2019.
  4. Web site: Swaziland 2010/11. RSSSF. 5 June 2019.
  5. Web site: Swaziland 2011/12. RSSSF. 5 June 2019.
  6. News: SEA BIRDS CROWNED MTN NFD CHAMPS. Eswatini Observer. Qondile. Ntiwane. 14 May 2018. 1 February 2021.
  7. News: MANDLA PALMA AND MUZI TSABEDZE ARE THE BEST PLAYERS FOR THE 2017/18 FOOTBALL SEASON. Eswatini Football Association. 17 June 2018. 1 February 2021.
  8. News: 'BIRDS', 'WESLIANS' TUMBLE. Times of Swaziland. Dumisani. Ntiwane. 11 November 2013. 1 February 2021.
  9. Web site: Sea Birds' Van Rooyen is new Pirates coach!. Eswatini Observer. 5 June 2019.
  10. Web site: sea birds reject coach 'ace'!. Eswatini Observer. 5 June 2019.
  11. Web site: Zambian Coach Chris Tembo has been fired by Mbabane Swallows with immediate effect. Lusaka Voice. 5 June 2019.
  12. Web site: Ishibobo S. Academy (@Ishibobo) - Twitter. twitter.com. 5 June 2019.
  13. Web site: 10am..29/12/2012 @ Zakhele Sports Ground Ishibobo Academy u-19 vs Excelsior Academy..in respect of de late Ishibobo player... Ishibobo S.. Academy. 24 December 2012. twitter.com. 5 June 2019.