Kruger United, nicknamed the Village Boys, are ninth in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership as of 4 November 2026, with 10 points from 9 matches. This is the Mpumalanga club’s first season in the top flight, so this profile covers its short history, honours, rivals, coach, home grounds, results and fixtures. Because the club is new, we say plainly where the record is thin.
This page combines API-Football data with history checked against the club’s official website, Wikipedia and psl.co.za, and it states any disagreement. In addition, you can check the full table on our PSL table page and the schedule on the PSL fixtures page.
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What is the history of Kruger United?
Kruger United were formed in 2023 when an amateur side bought the Second Division status of Carolina FC, and the club is based around Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga. The official club history says a club named Cunningmore B United bought the status of Carolina FC, also known as Passion FC, and Wikipedia agrees on the 2023 formation and the Carolina purchase. The club’s website header, however, says “Founded in 2019”. So the date is disputed, and we go with 2023 because both the club’s own history and Wikipedia use it.
The first season, 2023/24, was quick. The club played in the Mpumalanga stream of the ABC Motsepe League and won it, according to the club and Wikipedia. Wikipedia adds that Kruger United lost the national play-off final 2-0 to Highbury but still earned promotion to the National First Division. Then the club finished fifth in 2024/25, according to Wikipedia.
The nickname, the Village Boys, appears on the club’s squad page and on Wikipedia. API-Football gives no founding year for the club. Because the story is only three seasons old, there is no long list of legends to write about, and we would rather say so than pad the page.
What has Kruger United won?
Kruger United won the Mpumalanga stream of the SAFA Second Division in 2023/24 and the second-tier National First Division, the Motsepe Foundation Championship, in 2025/26. The club lists the 2025/26 title on its history page, and Wikipedia says it was clinched in May 2026 with two games to spare, earning a first promotion to the top flight.
The club’s accolades page, by contrast, places the promotion in the 2024/25 season. That looks like an error, because Kruger finished fifth in 2024/25 according to Wikipedia and did not play in the top flight until 2026/27. So we use 2025/26 for the title.
There are no cup or continental honours to report. Kruger United did not appear in the 2025/26 top-flight table, which is why the 2026/27 season is the first true test of the club at this level.
Who are Kruger United’s biggest rivals?
Kruger United’s nearest rivals are the other Mpumalanga side, TS Galaxy, and the clubs they share a region with. Meetings between the two are the natural local derby. Read the TS Galaxy profile for the other side.
Everything else means a long trip. Kruger visit Chippa United on 17 October and Polokwane City on 4 November, according to psl.co.za. The season opener was a big one, a home match against Kaizer Chiefs on 1 August 2026 at Mbombela, which Chiefs won 3-1. No source we found calls any Kruger game an official derby, so we use the word locally.
Who are the notable Kruger United players and coaches?
Abram Mongoya is the Kruger United head coach, and he led the club to the 2025/26 title and promotion. The club’s technical staff page lists him as head coach, and Wikipedia and API-Football agree. Mongoya took charge during the 2025/26 season, according to Wikipedia, while API-Football dates his spell differently, so we do not give a start month.
Goalkeeper Fiarce Ntwari, forward Wonderboy Makhubu, midfielder Morne Nel and attacking midfielder Ntsako Makhubela appear in both the club’s first-team squad and API-Football’s squad data. We have not listed career records for them, because we could not confirm those in two sources. For the full roster, see the club’s site.
Where do Kruger United play their home games?
Kruger United play at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela (Nelspruit), which they call their primary home, and they keep KaNyamazane Stadium as a secondary ground. The Lowvelder reported that the club signed a three-year agreement with Mbombela Stadium on 16 July 2026. The league’s fixture list shows Mbombela for the home games on 31 October, 28 November and 15 December.
The club’s stadium page says Mbombela holds more than 40,000 people, and API-Football gives 43,589. KaNyamazane Stadium seats about 15,000, according to both the club and Wikipedia. However, some listings name KaNyamazane as the ground, and API-Football’s fixture data still has no venue for 11 of the home games. So we follow the league and the club, and you should confirm the ground before travelling.
How are Kruger United doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Kruger United are thirteenth in the table as of 4 November 2026, with 10 points from 9 matches. That leaves them 19 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 9. Overall, that keeps them in the bottom four.
Their record reads 1 win, 1 draw and 5 defeats, with 3 goals scored and 12 conceded (goal difference -9). In other words, they are collecting 0.57 points per game. There is no 2025/26 top-flight average to compare it with.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 7 played, Kruger United have completed 23% of their season, so there is still a long way to go. However, the early table already shows who has started fast.
The split by venue tells a similar story. At home they have won 0, drawn 0 and lost 4. Away from home, however, they have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 1.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- lost 0-4 at home to Orlando Pirates on 1 September 2026
- won 1-0 away to TS Galaxy on 13 September 2026
- lost 0-1 at home to Stellenbosch on 19 September 2026
- won 1-0 away to Chippa United on 17 October 2026
- won 3-1 at home to Richards Bay on 31 October 2026
Overall, 4 defeats from the last five is a worry and needs fixing quickly.
How did Kruger United do last season?
Kruger United won the National First Division in 2025/26, so they arrived in the Betway Premiership as second-tier champions rather than as a top-flight side. Because they were not in the top flight, there is no 2025/26 Premiership table position to quote. Wikipedia says the title came in May 2026 with two games to spare, and the club lists it on its history page.
That is the reference point for this season. Kruger have won once, drawn once and lost five of their first seven league games, with three goals scored and 12 conceded. Therefore the aim is simple: collect enough points to stay up.
What are Kruger United’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 28 November 2026: home to Mamelodi Sundowns (kick-off 20:15 SAST)
- 5 December 2026: away to Golden Arrows (kick-off 15:30 SAST)
- 15 December 2026: home to Siwelele (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
That is a gap of 27 days after the last league match. Meanwhile, dates and times can move for broadcast or other reasons, so always check the PSL fixtures page and live scores for the latest schedule.
Where are Kruger United heading?
Kruger United are heading into a fight to avoid relegation, with 10 points from 9 games and no home win yet as of 4 November 2026. They have lost all four home league games, and their defence has conceded 12 goals. In round 7, a 1-0 home defeat to Stellenbosch included a red card, as our Betway Premiership round 7 round-up records.
The fixtures ahead are Chippa United away on 17 October, Richards Bay at home on 31 October and Polokwane City away on 4 November. Those are the games the club will target for points. Follow every result on our PSL results page.
How can you follow Kruger United this season?
Start with the PSL table for the standings and the live scores page on match days. Additionally, the Bafana Bafana fixtures and results page and the South Africa national soccer team players page cover the national side, which is handy when league games pause. Finally, official fixtures and club information are on psl.co.za.
Frequently asked questions about Kruger United
When was Kruger United founded?
Kruger United were formed in 2023 when a club bought the Second Division status of Carolina FC, according to the club and Wikipedia. The club’s website header says 2019.
What is Kruger United’s nickname?
Kruger United are nicknamed the Village Boys.
Where do Kruger United play home games?
Kruger United play at Mbombela Stadium in Mbombela, with KaNyamazane Stadium as a secondary ground.
What has Kruger United won?
Kruger United won the Mpumalanga stream of the SAFA Second Division in 2023/24 and the National First Division in 2025/26.
Where are Kruger United in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Kruger United are ninth with 10 points from 9 matches.
