Polokwane United F.C.

Polokwane United F.C.
Nickname(s) Academy of Football, Bathokoa
Founded 2012
Ground Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane
Ground Capacity 15 000
Owner South Africa England Bally Smart
Manager South Africa Jeremiah Pitja
League ABC Motsepe League
2014/15 12th
Website Club home page

Polokwane United Football Club is a South African Association Football club based in Polokwane, South Africa, which competes in the ABC Motsepe League. The club was established in 2012 and started competing in the SAFA Second Division during the 2014/15 after purchasing the rights from Rospa United FC.

History

The club was established in 2012.

The Academy

The Academy caters for sports development and also provides the opportunity to gain educational qualifications. Each week incorporates intensive sports training, together with competitions, as well as learning about other aspects of the sports. The students attend school at various partnered institutions during the morning and mid-afternoon followed by training in the late afternoon. The Academy is of a residential nature with on-site accommodation, meals and student welfare included and is highly supervised and run to a professional standard.

References

http://www.soccerladuma.co.za/news/articles/categories/south-africa/smart-s-academy-outsmart-dikwena-youngsters/132924

http://www.premiercup-bayhill.co.za/tournament-news-item.php?news-id=699

http://www.linmedia.co.za/news/23130/polokwane-united-on-target-again

External links

http://www.polokwaneunited.co.za

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