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Wikipedia - Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C.
Lamontville Golden Arrows F.C. are a South African soccer club based in Durban that plays in the Premier Soccer League.
History
It was founded in 1943 in the streets of Lamontville, a township in Durban. The club played in the defunct National Professional Soccer League in the 1970s until they were relegated in 1976. They played in the Second Division thereafter until 1980 when they were embroiled in a soccer scandal and thrown out of the National Professional Soccer League.
The team was formed again in 1996 when the Madlala family bought the Second Division franchise of Ntokozo FC and changed its name to Lamontville Golden Arrows.
In 2000 they won promotion to the PSL by winning the National First Division Coastal Stream.
Arrows claimed their first piece of major silverware when they won the 2009 MTN 8, routing Ajax Cape Town 6–0 in the final played at Orlando Stadium.
The team's colors are gold and black, symbolizing their determination and strength on the field. Their home matches are played at the Sugar Ray Xulu Stadium, where fans gather to cheer on their favorite players and witness thrilling matches.
Golden Arrows has a reputation for developing young talent and nurturing promising players, making them a formidable opponent for any team in the South African Premier Soccer League. With a dedicated coaching staff and a roster of talented athletes, Golden Arrows continues to strive for excellence and success in every match they play.