Vasco da Gama (South Africa)
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| Full name | Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama | ||
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| Founded | 1980 | ||
| Dissolved | 2016 | ||
| Ground | Parow Park, Parow, Cape Town | ||
| Capacity | 3,000[1] | ||
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Vasco da Gama was a South African football club based in the Parow suburb of the city of Cape Town that played in the National First Division. Coming from the lower ranks, the club had its roots entrenched in the local Portuguese South African community, and adopted its name, crest and team colours from the Brazilian club Club de Regatas Vasco da Gama.
In 2016, the club was ended when the franchise was relocated to Stellenbosch as Stellenbosch F.C.[2]
History
Vasco da Gama was established in 1980, carrying the name of famed Portuguese explorer
After a successful 2005/2006 season, Vasco featured in the promotional playoffs, beating
Vasco secured promotion to the PSL when they beat
After only one season in the PSL Vasco was relegated finishing 15th on the log and losing the promotion/relegation playoffs.[citation needed]
On 9 January 2014, Vasco da Gama played a friendly match against German Bundesliga VfB Stuttgart at Coetzenberg Stadium in Stellenbosch[3] and lost 5–0 after a brace from Mohammed Abdellaoue, plus goals from Cacau, Martin Harnik and Vedad Ibišević.[4]
In August 2016, owner Mario Ferreira used the license of Vasco da Gama to create a new club in Stellenbosch, known as Stellenbosch F.C.[citation needed]
Honours
- National First Division
- First Division Coastal Stream champions: 2009–10
- SAFA Second Division
- Amateur Club Championship
- SA Amateur Club Championship winners: 1988, 1990[citation needed]
Managers
Carlos das Neves (2008–2011)
Tony De Nobrega (14 June 2011 – 5 June 2013)- Keenin Lesch (1 Jul 2013–2016)
Sammy Troughton (2016) [5]
Club records
Premier Soccer League record
- 2010–11 – 15th (relegated)[citation needed]
References
- ^ "South Africa - Stellenbosch FC - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics, photos, videos and news - Soccerway".
- ^ Hendricks, By: Allan; Sport (29 July 2019). "The new football champions of Stellenbosch". New Frame. Retrieved 25 July 2023.
- ^ https://www.football.com/en/match/1522787/club-friendlies/vasco-da-gama-south-africa/stuttgart/09-January-2014/ [dead link]
- ^ "Vasco da Gama hammered 5-0 by Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart in pre-season friendly - Sambafoot.com, all About Brazilian Football". www.sambafoot.com (in French). 10 January 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
- ^ www.realnet.co.uk. "Vasco da Gama appoint Sammy Troughton as coach". Kick Off. Retrieved 5 June 2018.