| Nicknames | PUBS, Skom Boys[1] |
|---|---|
| Ground | Jabavu Stadium |
Pimville United Brothers was a South African professionalsoccer club based in Pimville,Soweto.
The club rose to prominence in the 1960s, and in 1971 took part in the four-team Champion of Champions tournament that preceded the formation of theNational Professional Soccer League,[2] of which they were founding members.[3]
The club became known for its never-say-die attitude, stemming in particular from a famous comeback in the 1970 Life Cup final, where PUBS trailedKaizer Chiefs 4-0 at halftime before eventually winning 6-5.
A similar comeback was againstAfrican Wanderers, where PUBS also came back from 4-0 down, this time with less than 30 minutes to play, eventually winning 6-4.[1]
The club folded in 1974 due to financial difficulties, administrative conflict and community interference. with many of its players signing forOrlando Pirates,Kaizer Chiefs, andPretoria Callies.[1]
The club was noted for not usingmuti (due to its Catholic background), a common practice in South African soccer of the era.[4]
Life Cup
Rogue Cup