Chippa United players, owner, stadium, coach, trophies, world rankings

Chippa United players have gained a lot of ground in their recent games; the legendary South Africa-based club has a beautiful history. Football being the most popular sport of our time, it is only fitting that we explore a bit about one of the top African football clubs.

Popularly known as the Chilli boys, Chippa United is a South African football club. Chippa Mpengesi founded the club in 2010. Join us as we learn more about this famous club.

Chippa United FC's Profile

• Full name: Chippa United Fc
• Nickname: The Chilli boys
• Management: Sandiso Mpengesi
• Founded: January 2010
• Kits: Home colour is white, away colour is a stripe of blue kits
• League: Dstv Premium
• Federation: PSL
• Coach: Gavin Hunt
• Captain: Frédéric Nsabiyumva
• FIFA ranking: 1662
• Stadium: Nelson Mandela Bay, Sisa Dukashe Stadium, capacity- 46,000
• Kit sponsors and manufacturers: Adidas, Kappa, Vodacom
• Market value: Approximately $6,6 million

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Chippa United FC's owner

Mr Chippa Mpengesi is the proud owner of Chippa United FC; he purchased the Vodacom League Franchise club known as Mbekwni Cosmos. Amidst the Vodacom League Campaign, Chippa Mpengesi played under Chippa United FC.

It is situated in the Eastern Cape province, Gqeberha. Their first teams played in the National first Divisions. They currently play in the Premier League's Premier Division. Their reserve team plays in the PSL reserve team.

Chippa United FC's Players

The majority have made appearances for their national football teams. Here is a list of some of the club's players, they include:

• GK Lloyd Kazapua
• DF Zuko Mdunyelwa
• DF Athini Jodwana
• DF Riaan Hanamub
• DF Roscoe Pietersen
• MF Sammy Seabi
• FW Phakamani Mahlambi
• MF Maloisane Ramasimong
• FW Bienvenu Eva Nga
• MF Maloisane Mokhele
• MF Mogakolodi Ngele
• MF Siphesihle Mkhize
• DF Lubeni Haukongo
• GK Ayanda Mtshali
• FW Thokozani Sekotlong
• GK Ismail Watenga
• MF Sizwe Mdlinzo
• FW Vuyolwethu Dinge
• FW Jemondre Dickens
• MF Luyolo Nomandela
• DF Veluyeke Zulu
• MF Avela Cezu
• MF Aboubacar Sangare
• MF Kurt Lentjies
• FW Thabiso Lebitso
• DF Sandile Mthethwa
• MF Mduduzi Sibeko
• FW Bongile Booi
• FW Rodney Ramagalela
• DF Tebogo Makobela
• MF Janovane September

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International players who have played for Chippa United FC's squad include James Okwuosa from Nigeria, Aristide Bance from Burkina Faso, and Daniel Akpeyi.

Chippa United FC's captain

Frédéric Nsabiyumva is Burundi born (26 April 1995) and plays for this club as captain. He also plays for the Burundi national team.

Chippa United FC's team

Chippa United FC's squad boasts star players such as David Zulu, who appeared on the national team in 2013. Others include:

• GK Lloyd Kazapua
• DF Zuko Mdunyelwa
• DF Athini Jodwana
• DF Riaan Hanamub
• DF Roscoe Pietersen
• MF Sammy Seabi
• FW Phakamani Mahlambi
• MF Maloisane Ramasimong
• FW Bienvenu Eva Nga
• MF Maloisane Mokhele
• MF Mogakolodi Ngele
• MF Siphesihle Mkhize
• DF Lubeni Haukongo
• GK Ayanda Mtshali
• FW Thokozani Sekotlong
• GK Ismail Watenga
• MF Sizwe Mdlinzo
• FW Vuyolwethu Dinge
• FW Jemondre Dickens
• MF Luyolo Nomandela
• DF Veluyeke Zulu
• MF Avela Cezu
• MF Aboubacar Sangare
• MF Kurt Lentjies
• FW Thabiso Lebitso
• DF Sandile Mthethwa
• MF Mduduzi Sibeko
• FW Bongile Booi
• FW Rodney Ramagalela
• DF Tebogo Makobela
• MF Janovane September

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Chippa United FC's coaching staff

Chippa United’s coach, Gavin Hunt, is a former South African footballer who previously managed the Premier soccer league club, The Kaizer Chiefs. He is determined to keep his team up to the task.

Assistant coach Ian Taylor is determined to prove his worth and implement the coach's mandate. However, the technical director position is currently vacant, and the Team Manager, Wanda Mbenguzana, is still exploring his options.

Club officials include their chairman, Sivive Mpengesi, the CEO is Mr Lukanyo Mzinzi, and the General Manager is Wandisile Mbenguzana. The under 18 coach is Bruce Julu, and the Multichoice Diski coach is Daine Klate.

Former coaches include:

• Julius Dube (August 2012 to September 2012)
• Ian Palmer (October 2013 to January 2014)
• Vladislvac Henry from Russia (January 2014 to June 2014)
• Roger Sikakhakne (September 2014 to January 2015)
• Gavin Hunt (July 7, 2021, to date).

Where is Chippa United located?

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The club is South African based in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, having previously been based in Nyanga suburb of the city of Cape Town.

Chippa United FC's history and achievements

Chippa United FC's achievements are a handful; they have scooped a couple of trophies over the years. They won the NFD Championship consecutively in 2013 and 2014. The Nedbank Cup shamed their rivals in the Second Division National Play-offs in another double action sprint in 2011 and 2012.

In 2010, they closed the curtains at the PSL Promotion/Relegation Play-offs and did it again at the Second Division Western Cape stream. There is a history when it comes to Chippa United FC's trophies.

Chippa United FC's stadium

In their early days, 2009-2014, they mostly used their home ground's stadium based in Cape Town. Their promotion to the Premier Division, Philli stadium was not up to the required standards to host Premier Division matches, so they needed an upgrade. Training was now to be conducted at Gelvandale Stadium.

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They also hosted matches at Athlone Stadium as well as Cape Town. During the 2016 season, the club hosted its games in East London's Buffalo City stadium. Then, the club moved to Port Elizabeth and set camp at Wolfson Stadium. Chippa United FC obtained a lease from the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality.

The 18 years contract still stands from the 2014-15 season to the 2031- 2032 season.

Chippa United FC's legends

Chippa's legends include Andile Mbenyare, a striker; Welcome Qalanto, a center-forward; William Twala, a right-winger; Mfundo Shinama, who played Center Mid, and Vusi Mthimkulu who was their best center-back. Who could beat the legendary goalkeepers, Johny Mathore and Nazer Casker?

Chippa United FC's world ranking

• Their world ranking as of 2022 is #1662
• Continental ranking is currently #266
• National Ranking is 24

Chippa United's management

They officially announced their new general manager as Sandiso Mpengesi. He is the son of Chairman Siviwe and is determined to direct his team towards success this season. The administration is officially under Access Facilities and Leisure Management which is the operating company of Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.

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Chippa United FC's Instagram

Chippa United FC's Instagram handle is @chippaunitedfc. Fans and players interact socially and discuss upcoming events and new team updates.

When was Chippa united established?

The club was founded in January 2010 when Chippa Mpengesi purchased the Vodacom League franchise of Paarl based club, Mbekweni Cosmos, for R400,000.

Chippa United FC's net worth

According to South Africa Lists, Chippa FC is said to be worth somewhere in the region of $4 million. It is among the richest.

Chippa United players have recently risen to fame as they are one of the top ten clubs in South African top-flight football. The club's current chairman is the son of the founder of the club, Siviwe Mpengesi.

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