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Nuno Santos & Ramahlwe Mpahlele, Orbit College vs Mamelodi Sundowns, March 2026

Orbit 0-2 Sundowns: ‘Cardoso, I can cut your hair for free! Strong message to small team Pirates’

The Brazilians shot to the top of the standings following a victory over the Mswenko Boys at Olympia Park Stadium on Tuesday. However, their rise to the summit could be short-lived if Orlando Pirates beat Richards Bay at the Orlando Amstel Arena on Wednesday.

Katlego 'Tsiki' Ntsabeleng, Mamelodi Sundowns, September 2025

Downs loanee opens up about battle for game time - 'Everyone has to wait for their opportunity'

The attacking midfielder has opened up about the mental resilience required to break into one of Africa’s most competitive squads following his return from Major League Soccer. The 28-year-old joined the Tshwane side at the beginning of the 2025/26 season on loan from FC Dallas.

Peter Shalulile & Themba Zwane, Mamelpdi Sundowns, April 2022

WATCH: All Themba Zwane's goals in the CAF Champions League

If you have ever doubted that 'Mshishi' is a special player then this video is for you. A simply superb collection of goals over the years on the continent's biggest stage, against the giants of African football.

Thato Sibiya Mamelodi Sundowns vs Orbit College

Orbit College vs Sundowns Preview - Kick-off time, TV channel & squads

After a dramatic build-up surrounding the rescheduling of this fixture due to the Pretoria side’s continental commitments, both teams will be eager to settle matters on the pitch on Tuesday evening with the Pretoria side looking to put pressure on title rivals Pirates who could fall three points behind ahead of their own mid-week match on Wednesday against Richards Bay.

Predicted Sundowns XI vs Orbit College - Saleng to get replace suspended SA star?

Masandawana return to action, hoping to win and widen the gap at the top over fierce rivals, Orlando Pirates. Currently, the Premier Soccer League leading sides have the same points - 44 - with the Sea Robbers leading by a slim goal difference. Should the Brazilians win, Bucs will have a chance to close the gap when they play Richards Bay a day later.

What Chiefs, Bucs will miss for failing to deliver CAF inter-club trophy! Millions Downs might make

Masandawana are the only team from Mzansi in the ongoing CAF inter-club competition following the elimination of the Glamour Boys, the Sea Robbers, and Stellenbosch. The Brazilians will reap big, as confirmed by the organisers, but they should go all the way and bring the most coveted trophy home. Last season, they reached the final but fell to Pyramids.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Paris Saint-Germain	25	18	3	4	54	22	32	57	L W W L W
2	Lens	25	18	2	5	48	21	27	56	W D L W W
3	Marseille	25	14	4	7	52	33	19	46	W W L D L
4	Lyon	25	14	4	7	40	27	13	46	D L L W W
5	Rennes	25	12	7	6	42	35	7	43	W W W W L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Paris Saint-Germain

L
W
W
L
W

Lens

W
D
L
W
W

Marseille

W
W
L
D
L

Lyon

D
L
L
W
W

Rennes

W
W
W
W
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Ligue 1 titles?

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.

How many teams are in the Ligue 1?

The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.

Who has made the most Ligue 1 appearances ever?

Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Ligue 1?

Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Ligue 1?

As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?

Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Ligue 1 and how old was he?

At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.

Which famous players have played in the Ligue 1?

Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.

Which famous managers have managed in the Ligue 1?

Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.

What is the biggest stadium in the Ligue 1?

The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Ligue 1?

Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.