Cape Town City FC
Cape Town's modern football club. Cape Town City FC burst onto the South African football scene in 2016 and quickly established themselves as one of the Premiership's most ambitious and entertaining sides. Playing in the Mother City, the Citizens have built a passionate fanbase and a reputation for attractive, attacking football.
History
Founded in 2016 following the purchase of Mpumalanga Black Aces by Cape Town businessman John Comitis, Cape Town City FC were established to bring top-flight football back to the Mother City. The club quickly made an impact in the Premiership, finishing in the top half of the table in their debut season and attracting significant support from Cape Town's football community.
Cape Town City won the Telkom Knockout in their first season in 2016 and the MTN8 in 2018, and were for years one of South African football's most competitive sides before relegation in 2025 took them into the Motsepe Foundation Championship, where they narrowly missed promotion in 2026. The club is known for its progressive approach to football, its strong community ties, and its commitment to developing local talent from the Western Cape region.
Kit History & Colours
Blue and white — the Citizens colours worn with Cape Town pride. Cape Town City's home kit is clean and distinctive, reflecting the sky and ocean that define one of the world's most beautiful cities. Their kits carry the modern ambition of a club that has quickly established itself as one of South African football's most recognisable brands.
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Facts checked: 22 October 2026.