Cape Town City
Wikipedia - Cape Town City F.C. (2016)
Cape Town City Football Club (Afrikaans: Kaapstad Sokkerklub) is a South African professional football club based in Cape Town, South Africa, that plays in the Premiership. It was founded in 2016. A previous club under the same name was founded in 1960, before dissolving in 1977. The team plays its home matches at the Cape Town Stadium, and its training centre is based at Hartleyvale Stadium, the previous club's original home ground between 1962 and 1977.
History
Cape Town City was resurrected when South African businessman and former professional soccer player John Comitis purchased the franchise rights of defunct Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C. Comitis was one of two co-founders of Ajax Cape Town F.C. in 1999 but eventually sold his shares in 2013. In 2016, Comitis bought defunct Black Aces, located in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, and relocated the team with the franchise license in Cape Town.
The club finished 15th in the 2024–25 Premiership, entering the playoffs, where they were relegated to the 2025–26 National First Division.
The team plays its home matches at the iconic Cape Town Stadium, a venue that showcases the city's stunning backdrop and provides an electric atmosphere for supporters. Cape Town City is recognized for its commitment to developing local talent and promoting youth football, often integrating young players into their first team.
Under the guidance of skilled coaching staff, the club has achieved notable success in a relatively short period, including competing for league titles and cup competitions. Cape Town City is not just a football club; it embodies the spirit of Cape Town, celebrating the city's rich culture and diversity through its community initiatives and outreach programs.
With a focus on entertaining, attacking football and a strong emphasis on teamwork, Cape Town City continues to strive for excellence on and off the pitch, aiming to become a dominant force in South African football and a respected name in African soccer.