Leicesterford City F.C.

Leicesterford City
Founded2023
GroundKameelrivier Stadium[1]
OwnerLister Makatoane[2]
LeagueNational First Division

Leicesterford City F.C. is a South African soccer club from Mpumalanga that plays in the National First Division.

History

The club was founded in 2025 following owner Lister Makatoane's purchase of JDR Stars.[2] Makatoane was previously a director at JDR Stars.[3]

Prior to the start of the season, the club alleged that Premiership club TS Galaxy had illegally procured some of its players.[4]

The club failed to pay salaries in November 2025, and as of 22 December, December salaries were still unpaid.[5]

References

  1. ^ Mohlala, Amanda (5 August 2025). "Leicesterford City e tliša dipapadi tša PSL KwaNdebele". Dipapadi Tsa Batho. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b Munyai, Ofhani (4 August 2025). "Six new names as PSL release first division draft fixtures". FARPost. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  3. ^ "JDR Stars Officially Sold And Renamed - Sportswire". 30 July 2025. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  4. ^ "Galaxy Could Face Legal Trouble With PSL - Sportswire". 1 August 2025. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  5. ^ Rabothe, Tshepo (22 December 2025). "Unpaid salaries spark player concerns at PSL side". Farpost. Retrieved 28 December 2025.


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