Manzini Sea Birds F.C. Explained
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
- Van Royen Magagula (2013)[9]
- Sihle Mavimbela (2013)[10]
- Zenzele 'Ace' Dlamini (2014)[11]
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
- Web site: Sea Birds boss is new Manzini FA chairman. comesaria.org. 5 June 2019.
- Web site: Eswatini - Manzini Sea Birds FC - Results and fixtures - Soccerway. Soccerway. 5 June 2019.
- 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.
- Web site: Swaziland 2010/11. RSSSF. 5 June 2019.
- Web site: Swaziland 2011/12. RSSSF. 5 June 2019.
- News: SEA BIRDS CROWNED MTN NFD CHAMPS. Eswatini Observer. Qondile. Ntiwane. 14 May 2018. 1 February 2021.
- 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.
- News: 'BIRDS', 'WESLIANS' TUMBLE. Times of Swaziland. Dumisani. Ntiwane. 11 November 2013. 1 February 2021.
- Web site: Sea Birds' Van Rooyen is new Pirates coach!. Eswatini Observer. 5 June 2019.
- Web site: sea birds reject coach 'ace'!. Eswatini Observer. 5 June 2019.
- Web site: Zambian Coach Chris Tembo has been fired by Mbabane Swallows with immediate effect. Lusaka Voice. 5 June 2019.
- Web site: Ishibobo S. Academy (@Ishibobo) - Twitter. twitter.com. 5 June 2019.
- 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.