COSAFA Cup

COSAFA Cup Overview

Geny Catamo, Sporting Lisbon, March 2026

Sundowns blasted for rejecting UEFA Champions League star

The Brazilians' recruitment of talent from overseas has largely proven to be spot-on in recent years, with players like Marcelo Allende, Brayan Leon, Arthur Sales, Nuno Santos, Miguel Reisinho and former forward Lucas Ribeiro Costa making a strong impact. Their success in identifying and integrating foreign quality has strengthened the Brazilians’ dominance domestically and making themselves a continental powerhouse. However, the club has also faced criticism for overlooking a high-performing Portugal-based talent who, some believe, could have added more value to the squad.

Marcel Dandjinou, Benin vs Egypt, January 2026

Agent reveals Chiefs 'made aware' of Benin international goalkeeper

The 27-year-old custodian has been in South Africa since February 2021, initially turning out for JDR Stars as he began his journey in the country. He has since featured at AFCON with his national team, significantly raising his profile on the continental stage. However, despite that pedigree, he is yet to play top-flight league football in South Africa, an opportunity his growing status appears to demand.

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Standings

PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
1Mamelodi Sundowns FC crestMamelodi Sundowns FC21155137112650
W
W
W
W
W
2Orlando Pirates crestOrlando Pirates2115333492548
D
W
W
W
L
3Sekhukhune United crestSekhukhune United219752114734
D
D
L
W
W
4AmaZulu FC crestAmaZulu FC2110472119234
W
D
L
L
L
5Kaizer Chiefs crestKaizer Chiefs199641712533
W
L
L
L
W
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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.