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UJ F.C.

Full name	University of Johannesburg Football Club
Nickname(s)	OrangeArmy
Ground	UJ Soweto Stadium
Capacity	900
Coordinates	26.1785° S, 27.9908° E
Manager	Thapelo Pule
League	SAFA Second Division
2023–24	10th
Website	https://www.uj.ac.za/sports/sport-clubs/uj-football-club/
Home colours
Current season

The University of Johannesburg F.C., also knowns as UJ F.C., is the football club representing the University of Johannesburg based in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The senior team competes in the SAFA Second Division, the third tier men's football league in South Africa.

In 2024 they won their maiden Pirates Cup going undefeated in all 11 matches in the tournament.

History

In June 2023 they were promoted to the SAFA Second Division after winning the SAFA Johannesburg Regional League Blue Stream which qualified them for the Gauteng SAFA Second Division provincial playoffs.

U/21

In March 2024, they won the Pirates Cup. They defeated Teltonika Amahle 2-1 in the final to win the U/21 tournament hosted by Orlando Pirates.

Players

Honours

SAFA Johannesburg Regional League Blue Stream: 2022/23

References

1. Raophala, Mauwane (2024-03-25). "Provincial playoffs picture taking shape in ABC Motsepe League". FARPost. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
2. Import, Pongrass (2024-04-25). "UJ Men's Football Team crowned 2024 Pirates Cup champions". Northcliff Melville Times. Retrieved 2024-07-08.
3. leratoserero (2023-07-11). "Again...no ABC Motsepe team for Sedibeng". Sedibeng Ster. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
4. "UJ, JVW Crowned 2024 Pirates Cup Champions | Orlando Pirates Football Club". www.orlandopiratesfc.com. 31 March 2024. Retrieved 2024-04-06.

• Sport at the University of Johannesburg
• Soccer clubs in Johannesburg
• University and college soccer clubs in South Africa