University of Johannesburg F.C. explained

Clubname:UJ F.C.
League:SAFA Second Division
Season:2023–24
Current:2024–25 SAFA Second Division
Position:10th
Nickname:OrangeArmy
Website:https://www.uj.ac.za/sports/sport-clubs/uj-football-club/
Ground:UJ Soweto Stadium
Capacity:900
Coordinates:26.1785° S, 27.9908° E
Manager: Thapelo Pule
Mgrtitle:Manager
Fullname:University of Johannesburg Football Club
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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]

In 2024 they won their maiden Pirates Cup going undefeated in all 11 matches in the tournament.[2]

History

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.[3]

U/21

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.[4]

Honours

SAFA Johannesburg Regional League Blue Stream: 2022/23

References

  1. Web site: Raophala . Mauwane . 2024-03-25 . Provincial playoffs picture taking shape in ABC Motsepe League . 2024-04-06 . FARPost . en-ZA.
  2. Web site: Import . Pongrass . 2024-04-25 . UJ Men's Football Team crowned 2024 Pirates Cup champions . 2024-07-08 . Northcliff Melville Times . en-US.
  3. Web site: leratoserero . 2023-07-11 . Again...no ABC Motsepe team for Sedibeng . 2024-04-06 . Sedibeng Ster . en-US.
  4. Web site: UJ, JVW Crowned 2024 Pirates Cup Champions Orlando Pirates Football Club . 2024-04-06 . www.orlandopiratesfc.com. 31 March 2024 .