Last updated : 07/05/2024 02:43:23

Introduction

Western Cape Spears are a Small Sided soccer team made up of 19 team members.

The team is from Cape Town, City of Cape Town, South Africa and play in the NFL National Futsal League.

Western Cape Spears started using TeamStats in March 2023 and so far have created match reports and statistics for 10 games.

Team Details

Location

Cape Town City of Cape Town South Africa

League

NFL

Team Type

Men , Adult , 5 a side , Small Sided

Western Cape Spears

The Western Cape Spears are a football (soccer) team based in Cape Town, South Africa. They compete in the National First Division (NFL), the second tier of South African football.

The Spears were founded in 1976 and have won the NFL championship once, in 1997. They have also reached the final of the NFL playoffs on two other occasions, in 1996 and 2000.

Western Cape Spears results

The Spears play their home games at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town. The stadium has a capacity of 15,000.

History

  • Founded in 1976
  • Won the NFL championship in 1997
  • Reached the NFL playoff final in 1996 and 2000
  • Play their home games at the Athlone Stadium

Sources

About the NFL football league

The National First Division (NFL) is the second tier of professional football (soccer) in South Africa. It is organized by the South African Football Association (SAFA).

Western Cape Spears table

The NFL was founded in 1996 as a replacement for the National Soccer League (NSL). The NSL was the top tier of South African football from 1971 to 1996, but it was disbanded after the end of apartheid.

The NFL currently consists of 16 teams. The teams are divided into two groups, Group A and Group B. Each team plays each other team in their group once, home and away. The top eight teams at the end of the regular season qualify for the playoffs.

Western Cape Spears fixtures

The winner of the NFL playoffs is crowned the NFL champions. The NFL champions qualify to play in the MTN8, a knockout tournament that features the top eight teams in South African football.

Featured Team Members

Western Cape Spears Photo 3

Where We Play

LH Cares Complex

Prince George Dr & Grindal Ave, Lavender Hill, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa

Cape Town
City of Cape Town
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