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Baroka F.C.

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image	Baroka F.C. logo.svg
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fullname	Baroka Football Club
nickname	Bakgakga
founded
ground	Global Stadium
chairman	Khurishi Mphahlele
league	First Division
season	2024–25
position	8th
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Baroka F.C. is a South African football club from Ga-Mphahlele near Polokwane, Limpopo that plays in the National First Division.

History

Baroka won the Limpopo Stream of the SAFA Second Division three years in succession, failing to earn promotion in the national playoffs twice before earning promotion to the National First Division at the third attempt. In their debut season in the National First Division they came close to gaining promotion play-offs to the Premier Soccer League but fell short on goal difference on the last day with a 1–1 draw against Thanda Royal Zulu.

While still in the third tier, the club received national attention by reaching the semi-final of the 2010–11 Nedbank Cup, defeating several Premiership sides including Moroka Swallows and Kaizer Chiefs along the way.

They won their first ever major title in 2018, defeating Mamelodi Sundowns and Orlando Pirates en route to the 2018 title.

In December 2023, the club experienced financial difficulties, only paying half of its player salaries.

Home ground

Prior to 2022, the club played at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium. From 2022, they play at the Global Stadium.

Achievements

2015–16 National First Division champions.
2010–11 Nedbank Cup semi-finalists
Telkom Knockout
- Winners: 2018
SAFA Second Division
- Limpopo Stream winners: 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13
- Champions: 2012–13

League record

[[SAFA Second Division]] Limpopo Stream

2009–10 – 5th
2010–11 – 1st
2011–12 – 1st
2012–13 – 1st (promoted)

[[National First Division]]

2013–14 – 4th
2014–15 – 9th
2015–16 – 1st (promoted)

[[South African Premiership|Premiership]]

2016–17 – 15th
2017–18 – 14th
2018–19 – 14th
2019–20 – 14th
2020–21 – 10th
2021–22 – 16th (relegated)

[[National First Division]]

2022–23 – 9th
2023–24 – 3rd
2024–25 – 8th

References

Mlotha, Sipho. "Baroka to relocate to new stadium".
"Baroka shock Chiefs".
Raophala, Mauwane. (2024-01-16). "Another cash-strapped PSL club joins Swallows in salary delays saga".
"South Africa – Baroka FC – Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news – Soccerway".
Mlotha, Sipho. "Baroka to relocate to new stadium".
"NFD wrap: Baroka crowned champs, Swallows and Warriors relegated | the Citizen".
"Baroka FC crowned TKO champions".
KickOff. "Baroka FC promoted to the National First Division with Maluti FET College".

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