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Richards Bay is a football club based in Durban, KN, South Africa, playing their home matches at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium. Follow Richards Bay on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Moses Mthembu has been the standout performer for Richards Bay in league play this season with a rating of 7.28. Sbangani Zulu and Lindokuhle Zikhali have also impressed with ratings of 7.21 and 7.10 respectively.
Gabadinho Mhango leads Richards Bay's scoring in league play with 4 goals this season. Moses Mthembu has contributed 3, while Lundi Mahala has added 2.
Siyabonga Nzama is the chief creator for Richards Bay in league play with 2 assists this season. Sbani Khumalo and Sanele Barns have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.
Richards Bay have been in a period of stalemates recently, winning 0 of their last 5 matches (0% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 9 during this period. In the Premiership, they faced a 2-2 draw with Lamontville Golden Arrows, a 0-3 loss to Chippa United, and a 0-0 draw with Orbit College. In the Cup, they faced a 3-3 draw with Siwelele, and a 0-1 loss to AmaZulu FC.
Recent results for Richards Bay:
- 30 January 2026: Premiership - 2-2 draw vs Lamontville Golden Arrows
- 8 February 2026: Cup - 3-3 draw at Siwelele
- 14 February 2026: Premiership - 0-3 loss at Chippa United
- 20 February 2026: Cup - 0-1 loss vs AmaZulu FC
- 28 February 2026: Premiership - 0-0 draw at Orbit College
Upcoming fixtures for Richards Bay:
- 3 March 2026: Premiership - vs Kaizer Chiefs
- 11 March 2026: Premiership - at Orlando Pirates
- 14 March 2026: Premiership - at AmaZulu FC
- 22 March 2026: Premiership - at Durban City
- 7 April 2026: Premiership - vs Stellenbosch FC
Looking ahead, Richards Bay have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Kaizer Chiefs (home), Orlando Pirates (away), AmaZulu FC (away), Durban City (away), and Stellenbosch FC (home).
Richards Bay currently sits in 9th place in the Premier Soccer League with 23 points from 19 matches (5W 8D 6L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | +22 | 41 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | +21 | 41 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | +7 | 32 |
| 4 | Durban City | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | +5 | 31 |
| 5 | Kaizer Chiefs | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | +4 | 30 |
| 6 | AmaZulu FC | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | +1 | 30 |
| 7 | Polokwane City | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | +4 | 28 |
| 8 | TS Galaxy | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | +1 | 24 |
| 9 | Richards Bay | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | -4 | 23 |
| 10 | Stellenbosch FC | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | -5 | 23 |
| 11 | Siwelele | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | -4 | 22 |
| 12 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | +1 | 21 |
| 13 | Chippa United | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -8 | 19 |
| 14 | Orbit College | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -17 | 18 |
| 15 | Marumo Gallants | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -13 | 15 |
| 16 | Magesi FC | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -15 | 12 |
Richards Bay's squad consists of 35 players. Goalkeepers: Ian Otieno (Kenya), Salim Magoola (Uganda), Siphesihle Mtshali (South Africa), Sinethemba Mdluli (South Africa). Defenders: Thembela Sikhakhane (South Africa), Thabani Zuke (South Africa), Benson Mangolo (Botswana), Lwandile Mabuya (South Africa), Simphiwe Mcineka (South Africa), Sbangani Zulu (South Africa), Banele Nomvete (South Africa), Sanele Zulu (South Africa), Baggio Nashixwa (Namibia), Thabani Dube (South Africa), Sbani Mntungwa (South Africa), Tshepo Mabua (South Africa). Midfielders: Tlakusani Mthethwa (South Africa), Asimbonge Mdunge (South Africa), Siyethemba Sithebe (South Africa), Ntokozo Nzama (South Africa), Moses Mthembu (South Africa), Lindokuhle Zikhali (South Africa), Olwethu Nzimande (South Africa), Nkosiyethu Mkhabela (South Africa). Forwards: Gaba Mhango (Malawi), Lundi Mahala (South Africa), Thulani Gumede (South Africa), Knox Mutizwa (Zimbabwe), Siyabonga Nzama (South Africa), Ntlonelo Bomelo (South Africa), Sanele Barns (South Africa), Olwethu Mbambo (South Africa), Wandile Ngema (South Africa), Thabisa Ndelu (South Africa), Luyanda Khumalo (South Africa).
Brandon Truter is the current head coach of Richards Bay. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 11% win rate across 9 matches, averaging 0.44 points per game.
Previous managers include Kaitano Tembo managed the club for one season, recording 2 wins from 15 matches (13% win rate). Vusumuzi Vilakazi managed the club for one season, recording 6 wins from 15 matches (40% win rate).
Richards Bay plays their home matches at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in Durban, KN, which has a capacity of 14,500.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Richards Bay, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Richards Bay to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
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Richards Bay is a football club based in Durban, KN, South Africa, playing their home matches at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium. Follow Richards Bay on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.
Moses Mthembu has been the standout performer for Richards Bay in league play this season with a rating of 7.28. Sbangani Zulu and Lindokuhle Zikhali have also impressed with ratings of 7.21 and 7.10 respectively.
Gabadinho Mhango leads Richards Bay's scoring in league play with 4 goals this season. Moses Mthembu has contributed 3, while Lundi Mahala has added 2.
Siyabonga Nzama is the chief creator for Richards Bay in league play with 2 assists this season. Sbani Khumalo and Sanele Barns have also been key playmakers with 1 and 1 assists respectively.
Richards Bay have been in a period of stalemates recently, winning 0 of their last 5 matches (0% win rate). They have scored 5 goals and conceded 9 during this period. In the Premiership, they faced a 2-2 draw with Lamontville Golden Arrows, a 0-3 loss to Chippa United, and a 0-0 draw with Orbit College. In the Cup, they faced a 3-3 draw with Siwelele, and a 0-1 loss to AmaZulu FC.
Recent results for Richards Bay:
- 30 January 2026: Premiership - 2-2 draw vs Lamontville Golden Arrows
- 8 February 2026: Cup - 3-3 draw at Siwelele
- 14 February 2026: Premiership - 0-3 loss at Chippa United
- 20 February 2026: Cup - 0-1 loss vs AmaZulu FC
- 28 February 2026: Premiership - 0-0 draw at Orbit College
Upcoming fixtures for Richards Bay:
- 3 March 2026: Premiership - vs Kaizer Chiefs
- 11 March 2026: Premiership - at Orlando Pirates
- 14 March 2026: Premiership - at AmaZulu FC
- 22 March 2026: Premiership - at Durban City
- 7 April 2026: Premiership - vs Stellenbosch FC
Looking ahead, Richards Bay have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Kaizer Chiefs (home), Orlando Pirates (away), AmaZulu FC (away), Durban City (away), and Stellenbosch FC (home).
Richards Bay currently sits in 9th place in the Premier Soccer League with 23 points from 19 matches (5W 8D 6L).
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orlando Pirates | 18 | 13 | 2 | 3 | +22 | 41 |
| 2 | Mamelodi Sundowns FC | 18 | 12 | 5 | 1 | +21 | 41 |
| 3 | Sekhukhune United | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | +7 | 32 |
| 4 | Durban City | 19 | 9 | 4 | 6 | +5 | 31 |
| 5 | Kaizer Chiefs | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | +4 | 30 |
| 6 | AmaZulu FC | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | +1 | 30 |
| 7 | Polokwane City | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | +4 | 28 |
| 8 | TS Galaxy | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | +1 | 24 |
| 9 | Richards Bay | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | -4 | 23 |
| 10 | Stellenbosch FC | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | -5 | 23 |
| 11 | Siwelele | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | -4 | 22 |
| 12 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | +1 | 21 |
| 13 | Chippa United | 19 | 4 | 7 | 8 | -8 | 19 |
| 14 | Orbit College | 20 | 5 | 3 | 12 | -17 | 18 |
| 15 | Marumo Gallants | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -13 | 15 |
| 16 | Magesi FC | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | -15 | 12 |
Richards Bay's squad consists of 35 players. Goalkeepers: Ian Otieno (Kenya), Salim Magoola (Uganda), Siphesihle Mtshali (South Africa), Sinethemba Mdluli (South Africa). Defenders: Thembela Sikhakhane (South Africa), Thabani Zuke (South Africa), Benson Mangolo (Botswana), Lwandile Mabuya (South Africa), Simphiwe Mcineka (South Africa), Sbangani Zulu (South Africa), Banele Nomvete (South Africa), Sanele Zulu (South Africa), Baggio Nashixwa (Namibia), Thabani Dube (South Africa), Sbani Mntungwa (South Africa), Tshepo Mabua (South Africa). Midfielders: Tlakusani Mthethwa (South Africa), Asimbonge Mdunge (South Africa), Siyethemba Sithebe (South Africa), Ntokozo Nzama (South Africa), Moses Mthembu (South Africa), Lindokuhle Zikhali (South Africa), Olwethu Nzimande (South Africa), Nkosiyethu Mkhabela (South Africa). Forwards: Gaba Mhango (Malawi), Lundi Mahala (South Africa), Thulani Gumede (South Africa), Knox Mutizwa (Zimbabwe), Siyabonga Nzama (South Africa), Ntlonelo Bomelo (South Africa), Sanele Barns (South Africa), Olwethu Mbambo (South Africa), Wandile Ngema (South Africa), Thabisa Ndelu (South Africa), Luyanda Khumalo (South Africa).
Brandon Truter is the current head coach of Richards Bay. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 11% win rate across 9 matches, averaging 0.44 points per game.
Previous managers include Kaitano Tembo managed the club for one season, recording 2 wins from 15 matches (13% win rate). Vusumuzi Vilakazi managed the club for one season, recording 6 wins from 15 matches (40% win rate).
Richards Bay plays their home matches at King Goodwill Zwelithini Stadium in Durban, KN, which has a capacity of 14,500.
FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Richards Bay, including live match updates, squad information, transfer news, fixture lists, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Richards Bay to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.
