Polokwane United F.C.

Polokwane United
Full namePolokwane United Football Club
NicknameRed Lions
Short namePUFC, Plk Utd
Founded2012
GroundPolokwane United Training Centre, Makotopong
Capacity1 000
OwnerPolokwane United FC (Pty) Ltd
LeagueSAFA Regional League
2021/222nd
Websitehttp://www.polokwaneunitedfc.co.za

Polokwane United Football Club is a South African Association Football club based in Polokwane, South Africa, which competes in the SAFA Regional League. The academy was established in 2012 by Bally Smart,[1] however the club started competing in the SAFA Second Division during the 2014/15 season after purchasing the rights from Rospa United FC. The club boasts its own training centre located on a 15 hectare plot in Makotopong, north east of Polokwane.

The Training Centre

Located in Makotopong, 26 kilometres outside of Polokwane, Polokwane United Training Centre has 3 full size pitches, and on-site accommodation for staff as well as academy players. The facility was opened in January 2022.

Notable former players

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
FW  RSA Kgaogelo Sekgota former Vitoria Setubal, Kaizer Chiefs, Stellenbosch FC and Bafana Bafana player

References

  1. ^ "Our Story". Official Polokwane United FC. Retrieved 22 August 2025.