Soweto Panthers

Soweto Panthers
Soweto Panthers
League	Basketball National League
Founded	1986
President	Dr. A.S. Mokoena
Head coach	Taurai Oscar Takarupiwa
Championships	2 (2009, 2018)

Soweto Panthers is a South African basketball club based in Soweto in Johannesburg. The team plays in the Basketball National League (BNL).[1] The team, which was founded in 1986, has won the BNL championship in 2009 and 2018.

The Soweto Panthers joined the BNL in 2011.[2]

In October 2018, the Panthers beat Egoli Magic 84-58 and captured the championship.[2]

The Panthers were led by head coach Steven Butler and general manager Elvis Ukpong. For both Bedfordview natives, it was the first year leading the club.[2]

Besides running a senior team, the Panthers engage in youth development programs countrywide.[2]

Notable players

- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team at any time.

Thabo Letsebe
Neo Mothiba
Lehgonolo Tholo
Tatenda Maturure
Lebohang Mofokeng

References

"Panthers – Basketball National League". BNL SA. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
Bedfordview residents lead Soweto Panthers to basketball championship bedfordviewedenvalenews.co.za, 18 December 2018, accessed 21 December 2021.

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[1] "Panthers – Basketball National League". BNL SA. Retrieved 27 October 2021.

[bedfordviewedenvalenews.co.za-2] Bedfordview residents lead Soweto Panthers to basketball championship bedfordviewedenvalenews.co.za, 18 December 2018, accessed 21 December 2021.