Moroka Swallows F.C.

The Moroka Swallows ( German: " Moroka Swallows " ) are a football club based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who plays in the top division, the Premier Soccer League. Moroka is a district of Soweto.

The team plays in the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto, suburban Johannesburg. The official sponsor is Volkswagen and outfitters Puma Football.

History

The club was founded in Johannesburg in 1940 under the name congregated Rovers and renamed in 1947. The most successful period of the club were the 1950s and 1960s. The highlight of 1965 succeeded in winning the South African championship title.

1971 were the first club Moroka Swallows, which was converted into a public limited company.

Club records

  • Most Games: Andries Mpondo (395 )
  • Top goals: Thomas Hlongwane (73 )
  • Most games in a season: Andries Mpondo (49) ( 1986)
  • Most goals in a season: Thomas Hlongwane (27) ( 1985)
  • Biggest win: 8-0 against African Wanderers on September 29, 1991
  • Biggest defeat: 2:6 against Hellenic on 3 July 1985 and 2:6 against Rangers on March 7, 1987

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