Gadaffi FC Overview

Miguel Cardoso, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2025

Cardoso slams Lupopo players for 'a lot of theatre' that 'gives nothing to football'

The Brazilians face the possibility of failing to reach the quarter-finals of Africa's premier club competition as they struggle, the latest being dropping points in Lubumbashi. However, their Portuguese coach blames their opponents for employing some dirty tactics to deny them victory.

Mamelodi Sundowns, Saint-Eloi Lupopo, February 2026

Lupopo 1-1 Sundowns: 'Extend Cardoso's contract & Bafana will not win at World Cup'

The draw complicates Masandawana's dream of reaching the last eight and puts more pressure on head coach Miguel Cardoso. This was the third straight match where Downs dropped points after a defeat and a draw against Al Hilal in the previous two games. Should the Pretoria giants fail to advance, they will be considered architects of their own downfall, given the inconsistency in performance that they have shown.

TS Galaxy halt Pirates as Chiefs’ woes persist

The Soweto outfits ended the week on the back foot following disappointing results in their respective Sunday morning fixtures. The Buccaneers were forced to settle for a single point, while Amakhosi suffered a heavy defeat in a five-goal encounter that compounded their struggles.

Enock Lihozasia, Saint-Eloi Lupopo, Grant Kekana, Mamelodi Sundowns

Lupopo vs Sundowns: Preview, kick-off time, TV channel & squad news

Masandawana could register a double against their continental rivals as they are set to clash on Sunday for their fifth game in the group. The first encounter between the two ended in a 3-1 win over the Premier Soccer League giants, who recently dropped points against Al Hilal. Given that the four teams in Group C all have fairly high chances of reaching the knockout stage, it makes the match even more crucial for both sides.

Kutlwano Letlhaku & Siyabonga Mabena, Mamelodi Sundowns, August 2025

Predicting Sundowns' XI to face Lupopo - Youngsters set to start in crucial CAFCL game?

Masandawana will face the DR Congo outfit in a match that has high stakes as far as their fate in the continental competition is concerned. Already, Downs have fallen down on the standings after Rhulani Mokwena's MC Alger beat Al Hilal, which means their situation is more complicated even before they kick the ball for their fifth group stage game.

Bokang Manamela, Sekhukhune United, Lebogang Mswane, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2026

Sundowns close in on Pirates after Cardoso's attacker continues scoring form

Unrelenting Masandawana grinded yet another positive outcome as they try as hard as possible to close in on their title rivals. As Downs registered another victory, it was another good day for a South African star who is in good scoring form. With Pirates and Sundowns engaged in a tight battle for the title, the defending champions, Kaizer Chiefs, languish in the fifth position.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
12	Wakiso Giants	29	9	5	15	27	42	-15	32	L L W L W
13	UPDF FC	29	7	6	16	23	39	-16	27	W W L L W
14	Busoga United FC	29	6	7	16	25	53	-28	25	L L L W D
15	Gadaffi FC	29	7	4	18	24	54	-30	25	L W L W L
16	Arua Hill SC	15	1	2	12	12	33	-21	5	L L L L L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Wakiso Giants

-15

L
L
W
L
W

UPDF FC

-16

W
W
L
L
W

Busoga United FC

-28

L
L
L
W
D

Gadaffi FC

-30

L
W
L
W
L

Arua Hill SC

-21

L
L
L
L
L

Frequently asked questions

When were Chelsea founded?

Chelsea were founded on March 10, 1905, following Gus Mears' acquisition of the Stamford Bridge in 1904. Several names were put up for consideration: Kensington FC, Stamford Bridge FC, and London FC. However, all these names were rejected and the name Chelsea F.C. was finally selected.

Who are the owners of Chelsea?

Chelsea are co-owned by an American consortium consisting of Todd Boehly, Mark Walter. Hansjorg Wyss, and Behdad Eghbali-led Clearlake Capital. Boehly, Walter, and Wyss each own a 12.8% stake in the club, while Clearlake Capital are the majority shareholder with a 61.5% stake.

What is Chelsea's stadium called?

Chelsea's stadium is known as the Stamford Bridge and has been the club's home venue ever since their inception in 1905. Interestingly, the Stamford Bridge was owned by a separate company after businessman Ken Bates bought the club in the 1980s, when they were on the verge of bankruptcy and stuck in the second division. In 1992, however, after a long-fought legal battle and a 'Save The Bridge' campaign from the fans, Chelsea regained ownership of the stadium.

What is Stamford Bridge's capacity?

The Stamford Bridge has a capacity of around 40,000.

How many trophies have Chelsea won?

Chelsea have won an impressive 32 trophies throughout their history, including two Champions League titles and six English top-flight titles.

How many Premier League (top flight) titles have Chelsea won?

Chelsea have won the English top flight on six occasions, with their most recent title coming at the end of the 2016-17 season.

Who has made the most appearances for Chelsea?

Legendary defender Ron Harris holds the record for making the most appearances for Chelsea, featuring for the club in 795 games, ahead of Peter Bonetti and John Terry. The latter two are the only other players along with Harris to make over 700 appearances for the club.

Who is Chelsea's all-time top goalscorer?

Frank Lampard, arguably the greatest Chelsea player ever, is the club's leading goalscorer of all-time, netting the ball into the net 211 times in 648 games. The fact that he was a midfielder makes the feat all the more impressive.

Which famous players have played for Chelsea?

Didier Drogba, John Terry, Eden Hazard, Claude Makelele, Arjen Robben, Petr Cech, Michael Ballack, and David Luiz are some of the most famous players to have represented Chelsea.

Which famous managers have been in charge of Chelsea?

Jose Mourinho, Antonio Conte, Mauricio Pochettino, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, and Maurizio Sarri are among the biggest managerial names to have been a part of Chelsea's eminent history.

What is Chelsea's nickname?

Chelsea are called The Blues, which is a reference to the colour of their kit since the early 20th century.