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University of Pretoria

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Pretoria University
Leagues Played
South Africa National Div 1 300 South Africa Premier 60 South Africa Cup 13 South Africa Play-Offs 12 South Africa Varsity Challenge 8 South Africa League Cup 2 Club Friendly List 1
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Fixtures

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South Africa National Div 1 11/08 13:30 11 C-Reimers/S Larra vs Pretoria University - View
South Africa National Div 1 11/22 13:30 12 Pretoria University vs The Bees FC - View
South Africa National Div 1 11/29 13:30 13 Pretoria University vs Cape Town City - View
South Africa National Div 1 12/06 13:30 14 Lerumo Lions vs Pretoria University - View
South Africa National Div 1 01/24 13:30 15 Pretoria University vs Milford FC - View
South Africa National Div 1 01/27 13:30 16 Cape Town City vs Pretoria University - View

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South Africa National Div 1 11/01 13:30 10 FC Ilves v Pretoria University D 0-0
South Africa National Div 1 10/28 13:30 9 [10] University of Pretoria v Cayanan/Escueta [5] W 5-0
South Africa National Div 1 10/25 13:30 8 [7] University of Pretoria v Upington City [6] L 1-2
South Africa National Div 1 10/18 13:30 7 [12] Baroka FC v University of Pretoria [11] W 0-2
South Africa National Div 1 10/04 13:30 6 [10] University of Pretoria v Casric Stars FC [1] D 1-1
South Africa National Div 1 09/27 13:00 5 Kruger United v Pretoria University D 1-1
South Africa National Div 1 09/20 13:00 4 [11] University of Pretoria v Hungry Lions FC [5] D 0-0
South Africa National Div 1 09/14 13:00 3 [8] Gomora United v University of Pretoria [12] D 0-0
South Africa Varsity Challenge 09/11 16:30 - UP Tuks Students v CUT Students W 5-0
South Africa Varsity Challenge 09/04 16:30 - UP Tuks Students v Wits Students D 1-1
South Africa National Div 1 08/31 13:00 2 University of Pretoria v Black Leopards D 2-2
South Africa Varsity Challenge 08/28 16:30 - University of Johannesburg FC v UP Tuks Students L 1-0

Stats

 TotalHomeAway
Matches played 35 17 18
Wins 9 6 3
Draws 16 8 8
Losses 10 3 7
Goals for 39 29 10
Goals against 34 19 15
Clean sheets 12 5 7
Failed to score 11 2 9

Wikipedia - University of Pretoria F.C.

University of Pretoria Football Club, also known as Tuks or AmaTuks, is a South African association football club based in the Hatfield suburb of Pretoria that represents the University of Pretoria. They currently play in the National First Division (NFD).

History

The university's High Performance Centre on the LC de Villiers Sport Grounds

The University established the Tuks Football Academy in 2002, originally playing in the SAFA Gauteng South Division. In the 2003–04 season the University acquired Pretoria City FC's second division status, subsequently winning the Vodacom League play-offs and being promoted to the NFD in 2004–05. In the 2006–07 season the club qualified for the Mvela Golden League play-offs. In the 2008–09 season the club was a Nedbank Cup finalist losing to Premiership team Moroka Swallows 0–1.

Following the 2011–12 season University of Pretoria gained promotion to the Premiership with Stephen Haupt as the head coach.

In the 2014–15 season they finished 13th in the Premiership, and the following 2015–16 season they finished 15th. They finished at the bottom of the Promotional Playoff log without a win and were relegated to the NFD. In the 2016–17 season they finished 12th in the NFD. The following 2017–18 season saw a slight improvement, finishing 10th, and the 2018–19 season saw the club finish 14th in the NFD.

The University of Pretoria soccer team, commonly known as Tuks, is a prominent football club based in Pretoria, South Africa. Established in 1908, Tuks has a rich history and is affiliated with the University of Pretoria, which provides a strong foundation of support and talent development. The team competes in various leagues, including the University Sports South Africa (USSA) competitions and has made a name for itself in the South African football landscape.

Tuks is known for its commitment to nurturing young talent, often serving as a stepping stone for players aspiring to reach professional levels. The club emphasizes a strong academic ethos, encouraging student-athletes to balance their sports commitments with their educational pursuits. This unique blend of academics and athletics fosters a competitive yet supportive environment.

The team's colors are typically blue and white, and they play their home matches at the Tuks Stadium, which boasts modern facilities and a vibrant atmosphere. With a dedicated fan base and a focus on teamwork and sportsmanship, the University of Pretoria soccer team continues to strive for excellence on and off the field, making significant contributions to the development of soccer in South Africa.