1. Division

1. Division Overview

Thabang Monare & Simon Ramabu, Sekhukhune United vs Polokwane City, March 2026

PSL Wrap: Sekhukhune lose steam in pursuit of Pirates & Sundowns as AmaZulu wheel away from Chiefs

As the Premier Soccer League entered matchday 21, the title race is intensifying with contenders pushing hard to gain an advantage. At the other end of the table, several sides are locked in a tense fight to avoid the drop as the pressure of relegation looms large. Meanwhile, attention is also fixed on the crowded midtable, where teams are battling to secure places in next season’s MTN8.

Rhulani Mokwena, MC Alger, November 2025

GONE! Mokwena leaves MC Alger amid reports of reunion with Lorch

The former Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns coach had been going through what appeared to be a difficult spell in Algeria. His time at the capital city club ends less than 24 hours after he guided them to a 2-0 league victory over Paradou AC that put them five points clear at the top of the Algerian Ligue 1 with several games in hand. The sudden exit adds another twist to what had already been a turbulent period for the tactician.

Orlando Pirates, Siwelele FC, March 2026

Pirates 1-1 Siwelele: 'Chiefs will hold Sundowns for us! Makgopa is better than Rayners'

After winning two domestic trophies, Bucs' focus is now firmly on the Premier Soccer League title. However, they face a real challenge from defending champions Masandawana, who have put themselves in a strong position to extend their dominance in the top flight. Just like the previous seasons, the race is turning out to be a two-horse race as Downs and the Soweto giants engage in a tight battle for the title.

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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Inter Club d'Escaldes crestInter Club d'Escaldes18142233151844
L
W
W
W
D
2UE Santa Coloma crestUE Santa Coloma19133339122742
D
W
W
L
W
3FC Santa Coloma crestFC Santa Coloma19114440172337
W
W
W
D
W
4FC Rangers crestFC Rangers19113534142036
W
L
D
W
W
5Atletic Escaldes crestAtletic Escaldes198382420427
D
W
L
L
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.