Baroka F.C.
Football club
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Baroka F.C. is a South African football club from Ga-Mphahlele near Polokwane, Limpopo that plays in the National First Division.
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| Full name | Baroka Football Club | |||
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| Nickname | Bakgakga | |||
| Founded | 30 December 2007 | |||
| Ground | Global Stadium[1] | |||
| Chairman | Khurishi Mphahlele | |||
| League | First Division | |||
| 2024–25 | 8th | |||
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History
Baroka won the Limpopo Stream of the SAFA Second Division three years in succession, failing to earn promotion in the national playoffs twice before earning promotion to the National First Division at the third attempt. In their debut season in the National First Division they came close to gaining promotion play-offs to the Premiership but fell short on goal difference on the last day with a 1–1 draw against Thanda Royal Zulu.
While still in the third tier, the club received national attention by reaching the semi-final of the 2010–11 Nedbank Cup, defeating several Premiership sides including Moroka Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs along the way.[2]
They won their first ever major title in 2018, defeating Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates en route to the 2018 title.[3]
In December 2023, the club experienced financial difficulties, only paying half of its player salaries.[4]
Home ground
Prior to 2022, the club played at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium.[5] From 2022, they play at the Global Stadium.[6]
Achievements
- 2015–16 National First Division champions.[7]
- 2010–11 Nedbank Cup semi-finalists