Bloemfontein Celtic
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Bloemfontein Celtic is a South Africa
n football (soccer)
club based in Bloemfontein
, founded in 1969 as Mangaung United, and renamed in 1984 to its current name. The club currently compete in Premier Soccer League
, and selected Seisa Ramabodu Stadium
as their home venue. Starting from 2010, they have also fielded an U19 team, named the Bloemfontein Celtic Colts -or just Celtic Colts. The U19 side, currently compete in Vodacom League
, and selected Westdene Stadium
as home venue.
Bloemfontein Celtic has a large fan base in the Free State
. Siwelele, as Celtic's supporters are known, are arguably the most passionate in South Africa.
). In November 2001, after the relegation of Phunya Sele Sele, Molemela sold his shares in the club to Demetri "Jimmy" Augousti, a former Celtic player.
After only three years out of the top-flight, the club regained its PSL status with an impressive season in 2003/04 when they were crowned First Division champions. They also managed to win the 2005 SAA Supa 8 and the 2007 Telkom Charity Cup
.
club Sporting CP, that includes the creation of a Youth Academy, based in the capital of the Free State. The most prominent part of the Youth Academy, being the U19 team, was established by August 2010 with the name Celtic Colts. They started out directly to compete at the third level of South African football in Vodacom League
, after having bougth the franchise status of Hellas. Celtic Colts are managed by Marco Augousti, and coached by David Modise and George Nechironga. Home venue of the team is Westdene Stadium
in Bloemfontein
. Main role for the U19 team, is of course to scout the best talents within the Free State province, and then train them to become established professional players, acting as a feeding team for the Bloemfontein Celtic PSL squad.
The U19 squad comprise as of August 2010: Katlego Rasebdai, Gomotso Mofokeng, Frank Maqam, Thabiso Sbusi, Jim kerrington, Chris Figuiera, Dumisani Tjemolane, Khothatso Makheti, Thabiso Mosasa, Godfrey Neels, Orapeleng Thulo, Keletso Mosime, Jacob Mabuza, Jarred Meyer, Jurrie Groenewald, Ricco Sutil, Kadi Paul, Itumeleng Makatane, Ntema Khatlake, Sibusiso Khumalo, Thabiso Moshebi, Bongani Gabuza, Modise Motsaone, Lonwaba Sokudela, Teshes Bongani, Mohobane van Heerden, Mogamad Kajee.
Phenyo Mongala
Patrick Tignyemb
Limbikani Mzava Clifford Mulenga
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n football (soccer)
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
club based in Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province of South Africa; and, as the judicial capital of the nation, one of South Africa's three national capitals – the other two being Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Pretoria, the administrative capital.Bloemfontein is popularly and...
, founded in 1969 as Mangaung United, and renamed in 1984 to its current name. The club currently compete in Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
, and selected Seisa Ramabodu Stadium
Seisa Ramabodu Stadium
Seisa Ramabodu Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Bloemfontein, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is set to be utilized as a training field for teams participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup after being renovated in 2008 and brought up to FIFA...
as their home venue. Starting from 2010, they have also fielded an U19 team, named the Bloemfontein Celtic Colts -or just Celtic Colts. The U19 side, currently compete in Vodacom League
Vodacom League
Vodacom League, sometimes also referred to as Vodacom Promotional League, was founded in 1998 as the current Second Division and the overall third tier of South African football . The competition is regulated by SAFA, and sponsored by mobile telecommunications company Vodacom...
, and selected Westdene Stadium
Westdene Stadium
Westdene Stadium, also known as Westdene Sports Ground, is a multi-use stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Roses United F.C. and Celtic Colts F.C....
as home venue.
Bloemfontein Celtic has a large fan base in the Free State
Free State
The Free State is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bloemfontein, which is also South Africa's judicial capital. Its historical origins lie in the Orange Free State Boer republic and later Orange Free State Province. The current borders of the province date from 1994 when the Bantustans...
. Siwelele, as Celtic's supporters are known, are arguably the most passionate in South Africa.
History
The club was founded in 1969 as Mangaung United FC. In 1984 businessman Petros Molemela took over the club and changed the name to Bloemfontein Celtic (after Celtic F.C.Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
). In November 2001, after the relegation of Phunya Sele Sele, Molemela sold his shares in the club to Demetri "Jimmy" Augousti, a former Celtic player.
After only three years out of the top-flight, the club regained its PSL status with an impressive season in 2003/04 when they were crowned First Division champions. They also managed to win the 2005 SAA Supa 8 and the 2007 Telkom Charity Cup
Telkom Charity Cup
The Telkom Charity Cup was a South African football annual, one-day tournament for Premier Soccer League clubs. It was usually held in early August, as the season opening event...
.
Celtic Colts
In 2009 they formed a partnership with PortuguesePortugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
club Sporting CP, that includes the creation of a Youth Academy, based in the capital of the Free State. The most prominent part of the Youth Academy, being the U19 team, was established by August 2010 with the name Celtic Colts. They started out directly to compete at the third level of South African football in Vodacom League
Vodacom League
Vodacom League, sometimes also referred to as Vodacom Promotional League, was founded in 1998 as the current Second Division and the overall third tier of South African football . The competition is regulated by SAFA, and sponsored by mobile telecommunications company Vodacom...
, after having bougth the franchise status of Hellas. Celtic Colts are managed by Marco Augousti, and coached by David Modise and George Nechironga. Home venue of the team is Westdene Stadium
Westdene Stadium
Westdene Stadium, also known as Westdene Sports Ground, is a multi-use stadium in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Roses United F.C. and Celtic Colts F.C....
in Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein is the capital city of the Free State Province of South Africa; and, as the judicial capital of the nation, one of South Africa's three national capitals – the other two being Cape Town, the legislative capital, and Pretoria, the administrative capital.Bloemfontein is popularly and...
. Main role for the U19 team, is of course to scout the best talents within the Free State province, and then train them to become established professional players, acting as a feeding team for the Bloemfontein Celtic PSL squad.
The U19 squad comprise as of August 2010: Katlego Rasebdai, Gomotso Mofokeng, Frank Maqam, Thabiso Sbusi, Jim kerrington, Chris Figuiera, Dumisani Tjemolane, Khothatso Makheti, Thabiso Mosasa, Godfrey Neels, Orapeleng Thulo, Keletso Mosime, Jacob Mabuza, Jarred Meyer, Jurrie Groenewald, Ricco Sutil, Kadi Paul, Itumeleng Makatane, Ntema Khatlake, Sibusiso Khumalo, Thabiso Moshebi, Bongani Gabuza, Modise Motsaone, Lonwaba Sokudela, Teshes Bongani, Mohobane van Heerden, Mogamad Kajee.
Honours
- Mainstay Cup winners: 1985
- SAA Sup 8 Cup winners: 2005
- Mangaung Cup: 2009, 2010
- Telkom Charity Cup: 2007
- First Division Inland Stream champions: 2003/04
Club records
- Most starts: Willem Vries 306
- Most goals: Benjamin Reed 75
- Most capped player: Lehlohonolo Seema (Lesotho)
- Most starts in a season: Jeffrey Legetla 39 (1992)
- Most goals in a season: Troy Saila 20 (1987)
- Record victory: 8–1 vs Dinonyana Celtic (15/3/98, Bob Save Super Bowl)
- Record defeat: 0–6 vs Kaizer Chiefs (29/3/91, NSL)
Premier Soccer League record
- 1996–97 - 10th
- 1997–98 - 12th
- 1998–99 - 7th
- 1999–00 - 14th
- 2000–01 - 17th
- 2004–05 - 8th
- 2005–06 - 10th
- 2006–07 - 8th
- 2007–08 - 11th
- 2008–09 - 14th
- 2009–102009–10 Premier Soccer LeagueThe 2009–10 Premier Soccer League season was the fourteenth since its establishment. Supersport United were the defending champions, having won their second premier league title in the 2008–09 season. The campaign began in August 2009, and ended in March 2010. A total of 16 teams competed in the...
- 6th - 2010–112010–11 Premier Soccer LeagueThe 2010–11 Premier Soccer League season was the fifteenth since its establishment. Supersport United were the defending champions, having won their third premier league title the previous season. The campaign began on 27 August 2010 and ended on 21 May 2011...
- 5th
Club officials/Technical team
- Chairman and MD:
Jimmy Augousti - CEO: Khumbulani Konco
- Team manager:
John MadukaJohn MadukaJohn Maduka is a retired Malawian footballer.-Career:He last played for Bloemfontein Celtic in South Africa, as s midfielder.Maduka debuted for Malawi in a 0-4 loss against Zimbabwe in 1991... - Coach: Clinton LarsenClinton LarsenClinton Larsen is a South African former football player and coach currently managing Premier Soccer League club Bloemfontein Celtic.-References:...
- Assistant coach: Molefi Ntseki
- Goalkeeper coach: Andre Bronkhorst
- Head of youth development: David Modise
2011–12 First team squad
As of September 7, 2011On loan
Foreigners
In the South African PSL, only five non-South African nationals can be registered. Players who also hold South African citizenship do not count as foreigners.Phenyo Mongala
Phenyo Mongala
Phenyo Mongala is a Botswanan footballer who currently plays for Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League.-Personal life:Mongala is also known as Mzambiya....
Patrick Tignyemb
Amour Patrick Tignyemb
Amour Patrick Tignyemb is a Cameroonian footballer who currently plays for Bloemfontein Celtic in the South African Premier Soccer League.-International career:...
Limbikani Mzava Clifford Mulenga
Clifford Mulenga
Clifford Mulenga is a Zambian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bloemfontein Celtic F.C. in the South African Premier Soccer League.-Career:...