Real Madrid (South Africa)
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Real Madrid is a semi-professional association football club, based in the Galeshewe
suburb of Kimberley
, in the Northern Cape province
of South Africa
. The club was initially established in 1987 with the name Ipogeng Stars. As the founder and current president of the club, Andrew Seleka, was a big fan of Real Madrid, he decided to rename the club Real Madrid in 1989. After having ended the 2005-06 season as fourth, in the Free State province
of Vodacom League, they were hit by financial troubles, and had to sell their league status.
They underwent a change of ownership in June 2006, after which they gained promotion from the SAB Regional League
in 2008. At both seasons in 2008–09 and 2010–11, Real Madrid managed to win the Northern Cape province of Vodacom League, but subsequently fell short at the Promotional Play-offs, to also win promotion for the National First Division
. Currently they still compete in Vodacom League.
Due to a lack of sources, their league results from 1987-2005 are not included below.
After the 2010-11 season, uncertainty existed for a while, if the club indeed had won the Northern Cape division and qualified for the play-offs. The log listed them with 75 points, being 1 point more than their league rivals Steach United. When the two teams met in spring 2011, the match had been abrupt in second half with the score 2-2, and after the season, Steach United lodged an appeal to have a replay of the match. SAFA
however decided, to let the result achieved on the playing field stand, and thus Real Madrid managed to win the division with 1p ahead of Steach United. At the Promotional play-offs in 2010–11, the team delivered a repeat of the disappointing performance in 2008-09, as they again lost all of their four played games.
. During their spell in 2006-08 at the SAB Regional League
, the exact name of the stadium is however unknown. Ever since the clubs return to Vodacom League in June 2008, they have been playing all home games at Galeshewe Stadium
. As a curiosity, this home venue is currently being shared, with the clubs fellow league rivals from Steach United.
Galeshewe
Galeshewe is a township located in the Sol Plaatje Municipality, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. It is named after Kgosi Galeshewe....
suburb of Kimberley
Kimberley, Northern Cape
Kimberley is a city in South Africa, and the capital of the Northern Cape. It is located near the confluence of the Vaal and Orange Rivers. The town has considerable historical significance due its diamond mining past and siege during the Second Boer War...
, in the Northern Cape province
Northern Cape
The Northern Cape is the largest and most sparsely populated province of South Africa. It was created in 1994 when the Cape Province was split up. Its capital is Kimberley. It includes the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, part of an international park shared with Botswana...
of South Africa
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...
. The club was initially established in 1987 with the name Ipogeng Stars. As the founder and current president of the club, Andrew Seleka, was a big fan of Real Madrid, he decided to rename the club Real Madrid in 1989. After having ended the 2005-06 season as fourth, in the Free State province
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...
of Vodacom League, they were hit by financial troubles, and had to sell their league status.
They underwent a change of ownership in June 2006, after which they gained promotion from the SAB Regional League
SAFA Regional League
The South African Breweries Regional League is a the fourth tier of domestic football in the South African football pyramid. There are 832 clubs competing in the competition.-Eastern Cape Province:* Alfred Nzo* Amathole* Cacadu* Chris Hani...
in 2008. At both seasons in 2008–09 and 2010–11, Real Madrid managed to win the Northern Cape province of Vodacom League, but subsequently fell short at the Promotional Play-offs, to also win promotion for the National First Division
National First Division
The National First Division is the second-highest league of South African club football after the Premier Soccer League . Both the NFD and PSL are organised by the National Soccer League.-For seasons in 2007-11:...
. Currently they still compete in Vodacom League.
Best achievements
- Won the Northern Cape Province of Vodacom League in 2008–09 and 2010-11.
- Reached the 1/16-Finals (round 32) in the 2009 Nedbank Cup, where they were defeated 1-0 by Peace Lovers.
- Reached the 1/16-Finals (round 32) in the 2011 Nedbank Cup, where they were defeated 5-0 by AmaZulu
Historical League results
The highest competing level of Real Madrid in 1987-2011, was at the third level of South African football.Due to a lack of sources, their league results from 1987-2005 are not included below.
- 2005–06 (VL) – 4th (in Free State)
- 2006–07 (RL) – ??
- 2007–08 (RL) – 1st (in Northern Cape → promoted)
- 2008–09 (VL) – 1st (in Northern Cape)
- 2009–10 (VL) – 3rd (in Northern Cape)
- 2010–11 (VL) – 1st (in Northern Cape)
Vodacom League playoffs
At the Promotional play-offs in 2008–09, Real Madrid were defeated in all of their four played games.After the 2010-11 season, uncertainty existed for a while, if the club indeed had won the Northern Cape division and qualified for the play-offs. The log listed them with 75 points, being 1 point more than their league rivals Steach United. When the two teams met in spring 2011, the match had been abrupt in second half with the score 2-2, and after the season, Steach United lodged an appeal to have a replay of the match. SAFA
South African Football Association
The South African Football Association or SAFA is the governing body of football in South Africa.-History:The South African Football Association was founded on 8 December, 1991, the culmination of a long unity process that was to rid the sport in South Africa of all its past racial division.Four...
however decided, to let the result achieved on the playing field stand, and thus Real Madrid managed to win the division with 1p ahead of Steach United. At the Promotional play-offs in 2010–11, the team delivered a repeat of the disappointing performance in 2008-09, as they again lost all of their four played games.
Players
The list below highlight the teams most valuable players as of May 2011, according to the South African soccer site KickOff.Former notable players
- Thabo Mosegomi (Fostered by the club, and played for Free State Stars in 2007)
Stadium
The club always played their home games at stadiums in KimberleyKimberley, Northern Cape
Kimberley is a city in South Africa, and the capital of the Northern Cape. It is located near the confluence of the Vaal and Orange Rivers. The town has considerable historical significance due its diamond mining past and siege during the Second Boer War...
. During their spell in 2006-08 at the SAB Regional League
SAFA Regional League
The South African Breweries Regional League is a the fourth tier of domestic football in the South African football pyramid. There are 832 clubs competing in the competition.-Eastern Cape Province:* Alfred Nzo* Amathole* Cacadu* Chris Hani...
, the exact name of the stadium is however unknown. Ever since the clubs return to Vodacom League in June 2008, they have been playing all home games at Galeshewe Stadium
Galeshewe Stadium
Galeshewe Stadium, formerly known as King George Sports Ground, is a multi-use stadium in the Galeshewe suburb of Kimberley, in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and is the home ground of two football clubs, Real Madrid and Steach United,...
. As a curiosity, this home venue is currently being shared, with the clubs fellow league rivals from Steach United.