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Paraense Championship final

Paraense Championship final Overview

Brayan Leon, Mamelodi Sundowns, February 2026

Legendary ex-PSL coach backs Pirates to halt Sundowns’ dominance - 'There'll be a different champion'

Former Kaizer Chiefs mentor believes a changing of the guard is finally sweeping through South African football as the domestic season races towards a dramatic climax. The experienced tactician insists the Sea Robbers are well-positioned to land the league title and end years of dominance from their rivals at Chloorkop, although he warns it will be anything but straightforward, with a tough challenge awaiting them on the final day of the campaign.

Nkosinathi Sibisi, Orlando Pirates

Pirates skipper on final-day showdown - 'No reason not to believe'

The Soweto giants captain has fired a defiant rallying cry to the Sea Robbers faithful, insisting the Buccaneers remain firmly on course to end their long wait for league glory. Despite a frustrating stalemate in their final home outing, the skipper maintains that the dream of lifting the Premier Soccer League crown is still very much alive and within reach.

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Paraense Championship final, fixtures & results

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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Mamelodi Sundowns FC crestMamelodi Sundowns FC30208257213668
L
W
D
W
W
2Orlando Pirates crestOrlando Pirates29206356124466
D
W
W
D
W
3Kaizer Chiefs crestKaizer Chiefs29159533181554
W
W
D
L
D
4AmaZulu FC crestAmaZulu FC2912893128344
L
D
D
W
L
5Sekhukhune United crestSekhukhune United29111083025543
D
L
W
D
L
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Frequently asked questions

The PSL was founded in 1996 after the National Soccer League and the National Professional Soccer League agreed to merge into one body.

In July 2024 it was announced that Betway would take over from DSTV as the naming rights sponsor for the league in a deal reported to be worth R900 million over 3 years.

16 teams are licensed to participate in the PSL league.

The Board of governors elects the chairman and the executive committee who are appointed in an election process that takes place every four years.

Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league 14 times, including the last 7 titles in a row.

Kaizer Chiefs scored 73 goals in the 2010-2011 season.

Mamelodi Sundowns earned 73 points while winning the league title in the 2023-24 season.

Collins Mbesuma for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004-05 season.

Edries Burton made 316 appearances for Santos Cape Town, Cape Town Spurs and AmaZulu.