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Wikipedia - Free State Stars F.C.
Free State Stars Football club was a South African professional soccer club based in Bethlehem, Free State that played in the National First Division. Formerly known as Makwane Computer Stars, Fairway Stars and Qwa Qwa Stars, their most significant honour was winning the 1994 Coca-Cola Cup and 2017–18 Nedbank Cup.
The club sold their National First Division status to Casric F.C. at the start of the 2022–23 season. Following the sale of Bloemfontein Celtic the previous year, this left the Free State without any representatives in professional football.
History
Founded in 1977 in a small village of Makwane in an area then known as QwaQwa, the club gained promotion to the National Professional Soccer League in 1986.
The team won the league cup (then known as The Coca-Cola Cup) in 1994 with Bunene Ngaduane leading the scoring charts.
To avoid fixture congestion the club's franchise was sold to the Premier Soccer League in 2002.
The following year, Mike Mokoena revived the club as he bought and renamed the franchise of National First Division side Maholosiane. Free State Stars regained their Premiership status in 2005 after winning the Mvela Golden League.
After a disappointing season in the top-flight, with the first team finishing bottom of the table, the club was relegated. The 2006–07 season however proved to be a huge success with Stars dominating the First Division and securing promotion to the Premiership once again.
They also won the inaugural Baymed Cup in December 2006 beating FC AK in the final.
Competing in the Premier Soccer League (PSL), Free State Stars has enjoyed various successes, including notable performances in domestic cup competitions. The team's colors, traditionally a striking combination of yellow and blue, reflect their vibrant spirit and determination on the field.
The club's home ground, Goble Park, is a fortress for the Stars, where fans gather to cheer on their team, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Over the years, Free State Stars has been a nurturing ground for local talent, contributing to the development of South African football by promoting young players and providing them with opportunities to shine.
With a commitment to excellence and a focus on community engagement, Free State Stars continues to strive for success, aiming to reclaim its place among the top teams in South African soccer. The club embodies the heart and soul of Free State province, representing the hopes and dreams of its supporters both on and off the pitch.