Chippa United F.C.
History
The club was founded in January 2010 when Chippa Mpengesi purchased the Vodacom League franchise of Paarl based club, Mbekweni Cosmos, for R400,000. Cosmos had won promotion from the Castle League at the end of the 2008–09 season, and started campaigning in the Vodacom League in the 2009–10 season. In 2010–11 season, the club began playing under the name, Chippa United.
Chippa United's first season was very successful with the club winning the Western Cape Vodacom League before winning the Vodacom League National Coastal Stream to achieve promotion to the National First Division. Chippa were also crowned the overall 2010–11 Vodacom League National champions after beating Inland Stream winners Sivutsa Stars.
The club finished their debut season in the National First Division in 2nd place behind University of Pretoria and won promotion to the Premiership via the play-offs in June 2012. Chippa used five managers during the course of the 2012–13 PSL season and finished 15th, eventually getting relegated after failing to win the playoffs.
A feeder team, called Peace Makers, was once owned by Chippa United, and ran teams under the club's umbrella. It ran a team in the SAFA Second Division and also junior teams in Cape Town's junior leagues. The Peace Makers franchise was sold to Milano United before the beginning of the 2013–14 season. In Port Elizabeth the club runs its youth teams under the Chippa United name, and play in the Port Elizabeth Football Association leagues.
Stadium
During the club's early seasons in Cape Town, it used Philippi Stadium as its home ground. The stadium was used from 2009–10 to 2011–12 and again in 2013–14.
Following the 2011–12 the club was promoted from the Premier Soccer League's National First Division to the Premiership. Philippi Stadium was deemed not to be up to standard to host matches in the Premiership. Due to this, the club hosted its matches at Athlone Stadium and Cape Town Stadium. However, the ground had previously been used by Vasco da Gama during the 2010–11 season. From March 2013, the club was allowed to host matches at Philippi Stadium.
Following the 2013–14 season the club was promoted to the Premiership once more. During the off season, the club announced that it would move to Port Elizabeth. The club and municipality announced a three-year deal to use Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. The municipality also announced that certain matches would be played at the city's Wolfson Stadium and Gelvandale Stadium. During the 2014–15 season, the club was forced to host matches at the Wolfson Stadium.
According to a report tabled by the Nelson Mandela Bay mayor's office, Chippa United's contract to play in the city is for 18 years, beginning with the 2014–15 season, and thus running to 2031–32.
During the 2015–16 season, the club announced plans to host some of its matches at East London's Buffalo City Stadium. The club cited the high cost of hosting matches at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, and lack of paying spectators as reasons for the decision.
Achievements
- 2013–14
- PSL promotion/relegation play-offs:
- 2011–12
- Second Division National play-offs:
- 2010–11
- Second Division Western Cape Stream:
- 2010–11
- Metropolitan Under-19 Premier Cup
- 2012 (As Philippi United)
- U-17 Engen Knockout Challenge
- 2015
- 2016
Club records
| Season | Division | Result | Pld | Won | Draw | Lose | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Nedbank Cup | Telkom KO | MTN 8 |
| 2009-10 | 3rd | 13th | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 48 | 48 | 0 | 35 |
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| 2010-11 | 3rd | Winner | 32 | 26 | 5 | 1 | 96 | 18 | 78 | 83 | | | |
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| 2011-12 | NFD | 2nd/Promoted | 30 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 46 | 29 | 17 | 51 | 1st round | — | — |
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| 2012-13 | PSL | 15th/Relegated | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 28 | 41 | -13 | 28 | R32 | | |
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| 2013-14 | NFD | 1st/Winner | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 54 | 36 | 18 | 58 | 1st Round | — | — |
| 2014-15 |
PSL | 14th | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 30 | 47 | -17 | 30 | R32 | R16 | – |
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- 2009–10 – 13th (as Mbekweni Cosmos)
- 2010–11 – 1st (promoted via play-off)
Internationals
Players who have made an appearance for national football team, while playing for Chippa United. Caps and period refer to the number of caps earned, and the period in which they are earned, while at Chippa United.
Current squad
- As of 13 September 2026
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
In July 2026, Daba Benoit Diakité joined South African club Chippa United from FC Sheriff Tiraspol. The Malian midfielder arrived at the club after spells with Djoliba AC and Sheriff Tiraspol, looking for a new challenge in his career.
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