Casric Stars F.C.

Casric Stars F.C.
Founded2012 (2012)
GroundSolomon Mahlangu Stadium[1]
CoachJoseph Bucs Mthombeni[2]
LeagueNational First Division
2025–264th of 16
Websitehttps://casricstars.co.za

Casric Stars F.C. is a South African football club based in KwaMhlanga in Mpumalanga.[3]

The club plays in the National First Division, after purchasing the status belonging to Free State Stars before the start of the 2022–23 National First Division.[4]

History

The club was founded in 2012/13 as FC Palmeiras, and initially competed in the North West stream of the ABC Motsepe League. It changed its name to Casric F.C. during the 2017/18 season.[5]

Casric Stars changed its name to Real Native prior to the start of the 2026–27 National First Division.[6]

Nedbank Cup

Stars' most notable victory came in the 2025–26 Nedbank Cup, when they defeated Orlando Pirates 4-5 via penalties in the round of 16.[7][8] They reached the semi-finals after a 2–1 extra-time win against AmaZulu.[9]

Honours

League record

SAFA Second Division North-West Stream

National First Division

References

  1. ↑ "Casric Stars FC - The NFD". thenfd.co.za. Retrieved 1 March 2025.
  2. ↑ Mothowagae, Daniel. "WATCH | Casric Stars: Where family, football and business meet". News24. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  3. ↑ "Premier Soccer League - www.psl.co.za - official website". www.psl.co.za. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  4. ↑ Makhaya, Ernest (4 August 2022). "Free State Stars sold for R12 million, set to relocate - report". The South African. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  5. ↑ Mothowagae, Daniel. "Meet the NFD's new kids on the block – Casric Stars". Citypress. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
  6. ↑ Munyai, Ofhani (29 July 2026). "NFD fixtures released: New club name confirmed and status deal collapses". FARPost. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  7. ↑ Vardien, Tashreeq. "Death by penalties: Pirates knocked out of Nedbank Cup by Championship side Casric Stars". News24. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
  8. ↑ Mark, Jonty (21 February 2026). "Pirates see Stars as Casric pull off Nedbank Cup knockout". The Citizen. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  9. ↑ "Giant-killing Casric Stars stun AmaZulu". Kick Off. 7 March 2026. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "ABC Motsepe North West Log 2018/2019 - Diski Zone". 2 July 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
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