Thanda Royal Zulu F.C.
Thanda Royal Zulu was a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. History The club started after a Swedish consortium that included Sven-Goran Eriksson bought the franchise from Benoni Premier United at the end of the 2006–07 season. The new owners moved the franchise from Benoni to KwaZulu-Natal. They played their home games at Richards Bay Stadium in Richards Bay having previously played their home games at the Hammarsdale Stadium in Hammarsdale. In 2010 the club moved its headquarters from Durban to Richards Bay. The club's nickname Amabhubesi was Zulu for Lions while Thanda means love. The club won the 2016–17 National First Division. However, their franchise, and promotion to the 2017–18 Premier Soccer League was sold to fifth-placed Amazulu. Club records Premier Soccer League record 2008–09 – 15th (relegated) 2007–08 – 14th Shirt sponsor & kit manufacturer Shirt sponsor: Bell Equipment Kit manufacturer: Joma Franchise History External links Premier Soccer League NFD Club Info Premier Soccer League clubs National First Division clubs Defunct soccer clubs in South Africa Association football clubs established in 2007 Association football clubs disestablished in 2017 2007 establishments in South Africa 2017 disestablishments in South Africa