Moroka Swallows FC is a South African professional football club based in Soweto, Johannesburg. The club was founded in 1947 and has a rich history in South African football. Swallows is one of the oldest and most iconic football clubs in the country. Take a look at the Moroka Swallows FC's new signings today, owners and more.

Swallows are one of the original two Soweto clubs, together with Orlando Pirates. The club plays its home matches at Dobsonville Stadium. They won several domestic trophies, including the Nedbank Cup and ABSA Cup.

Moroka Swallows FC's new signings today

When was Moroka Swallows FC founded? The club was founded in 1947 and now stands as a high-ranking and professional football club. It is based in the Heart of Soweto, Johannesburg. It is among the few clubs to ever play for the Premier Soccer League. They have played in the league for over five decades.

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It was founded in the 1940s by three individuals, namely Ishmael Lesolang, Johnny Kubheka and Strike Makgatha. The name Moroka means "rainmaker" in Setswana. They cultivated their most solid achievements during the early 1950s and 60s, such as the South African League title.

They registered as a public company in 1971 and received their first sponsorship from Teljoy. They won 4 medals between 1982 and 1992. The club purchased a different franchise of the National First Division team Maccabi, which enabled them to compete in the 2020-2021 South African Premier Division.

Who are the new signings for Swallows FC for the 2023/24 season?

Several players from various clubs have been added for the new season. The following is a list of the top Swallows FC's new players for the 2023/24 season.

Name	Position	Transfer fee
Tshegofatso Mabasa	Center-Forward	Loan transfer
Gabadinho Mhango	Centre-Forward	Free transfer
Andile Jali	Defensive Midfield	Free transfer
Vusi Sibiya	Centre-Back	Free transfer
Keenan Phillips	Right-Back	Free transfer

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Moroka Swallows FC lineup for the 2023/24 season

Discover the current Moroka Swallows FC lineup in the 2023/24 season.

Goalkeepers

Name	Age
Thakasani Mbanjwa	27
Daniel Akpeyi	37
Buhle Thompson	25

Center-Back

Name	Age
Vusi Sibiya	29
Wandisile Letlabika	34
Kwanda Mngonyama	29
Keegan Allan	23
Junaid Sait	30
Sipho Sibiya	32
Wade Poole	20

Left-Back and Right-Back

Name	Age
Bongani Sam	26
Mthokozisi Shwabule	27
Tshanini Falakhe	27
Keenan Phillips	23
Gregory Damons	28

Midfielders

Name	Age
Andile Jali	33
Tlakusani Mthethwa	30
Givemore Khupe	23
Lantshene Phalane	33
Thandolwethu Ngwenya	20
Mbulelo Wambi	36
Victor Bakah	27
Lindokuhle Mtshali	25
Ntsako Makhubela	29
Daweron van Rhyn	24

Winger

Name	Age
David Richard Uromi	23
Moeketsi Makhanya	23
Dumisani Zuma	28
Kagiso Malinga	28
Tshediso Patjie	32

Forward

Name	Age
Tshegofatso Mabasa	26
Gabadinho Mhango	30

Moroka Swallows FC trophies

The club has won several trophies. They include:

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Category	Year
South African Soccer League	1965
Mainstay Cup	1983
Bob Save Super Bowl	1989 and 1991
BP Top Eight Cup	1975 and 1979
ABSA Cup	2004
Nedbank Cup	2009, 2004, 1991, 1989 and 1983
MTN 8	2012
National First Division	2019–20

Club records

Below is a table of the club records.

Category	Score
Most starts	395
Most goals	73
Most capped player	13
Most starts in a season	49
Most goals in a season	27
Record Victory	8-0
Record Defeat	2-6

Premier Soccer League record

Here are the Premier Soccer League records from 1996 to 2021

Year	Position
1996/1997	11th
1997/1998	11th
1998/1999	15th
1999/2000	12th
2000/2001	15th
2001/2002	6th
2002/2003	4th
2003/2004	7th
2004/2005	5th
2005/2006	4th
2006/2007	3rd
2007/2008	7th
2008/2009	11th
2009/2010	8th
2010/2011	13th
2011/2012	2nd
2012/2013	9th
2013/2014	13th
2014/2015	15th
2020/2021	6th

Moroka Swallows' owner and management

The football club has recently been managed by Brandon Truter, who has been the manager since October 2019. The current Managing Director and Chairman for Moroka Swallows is David Mogasha. Their CEO is Sipho Xulu.

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Moroka Swallows stadium

Their home ground is based at the Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto. It has a capacity of 24,000 people. They also host their matches in Arenas Stadium and Germiston Stadium.

Moroka Swallows FC transfer news

The club has recently made some noteworthy additions to its squad, welcoming Ghanaian midfielders Victor Bakah and Lantshane Phalane. In another significant move, Swallows has introduced Falakhe Tshanini as their third signing.

Who is Swallows' new coach?

The current club's coach is Steve Komphela. He is the former manager of Maritzburg United, Kaizer Chiefs, Lamontville Golden Arrows and Bloemfontein Celtic.

Who sponsors Swallows FC?

Some of the club's sponsors are:

Umbro
Hyundai
Meat World

Social media profile

The club maintains an active online presence where it shares photos and videos of club business with its followers. The club's official social media handles and their followers, as of writing, are:

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Social media	Handle	Followers
Instagram	@morokaswallowsfc	30.1k
Facebook	Moroka Swallows FC	129k

The Moroka Swallows FC's new signings today for the 2023/24 season comprise various players such as Mthokozisi Shwabule and Buhle Thompson. The club has intense rivalries with other Johannesburg-based clubs, particularly Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. Matches between these teams are highly anticipated and are known for their passionate atmospheres.

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