The Sea Robbers former skipper Lucky Lekgwathi is adamant the team have finally found the momentum required to topple the Brazilians' long-standing rule over South African football. Following a massive week of results in the Betway Premiership, the legendary defender believes the trophy race is no longer a foregone conclusion but a battle that will go down to the absolute wire.
Amakhosi are set to secure the long-term future of Brandon Petersen following his heroic displays in the Betway Premiership this season. The goalkeeper has established himself as the undisputed number one at Naturena, prompting the club hierarchy to move swiftly in tying him down to a new deal.
The Prosport International chief has addressed a wave of speculation linking the current Golden Arrows head coach with a move to Naturena for next season. It is believed the Soweto giants are currently searching for a long-term leader to advance the project initially begun under Nasreddine Nabi and now overseen by co-coaches Khalil Ben Youssef and Cedric Kaze, the Tunisian's former assistants.
The pressure has intensified for the Tshwane giants in an increasingly fierce title race with Orlando Pirates. Despite trailing Masandawana by three points, their rivals hold a significant advantage with a game in hand and a superior goal difference, throwing the battle for Premier Soccer League supremacy wide open. With the run-in now reaching boiling point, every remaining fixture could prove decisive for both sides, and the Portuguese coach has now shifted his focus toward grinding out maximum points and letting the title race unfold on the final day.
Junior Khanye has insisted that Petersen was the real hero in the Soweto giants’ and the Brazilians’ draw. Thabiso Monyane picked up the official Man of the Match award; however, the outspoken former Amakhosi winger believes the goalkeeper’s solid display between the posts was the only reason the Glamour Boys walked away from Loftus Versfeld Stadium with a point.
The Tunisian mentor has come out firing in defence of his young guns on the grand stage following a bruising battle with Mamelodi Sundowns. The Amakhosi co-coach cut a frustrated figure after the youngster was forced off with a serious injury, a crushing setback for a player who was hoping to launch his international career on a grand stage.
The PSL was founded in 1996 after the National Soccer League and the National Professional Soccer League agreed to merge into one body.
Who sponsors the Premier Soccer League?
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.
How many teams are in the PSL?
16 teams are licensed to participate in the PSL league.
Who runs the PSL?
The Board of governors elects the chairman and the executive committee who are appointed in an election process that takes place every four years.
Who has won the league title the most?
Mamelodi Sundowns have won the league 14 times, including the last 7 titles in a row.
Which club holds the record for the most goals scored in a season?
Kaizer Chiefs scored 73 goals in the 2010-2011 season.
Which club has amassed the most points in a single PSL season?
Mamelodi Sundowns earned 73 points while winning the league title in the 2023-24 season.
Which player scored the most goals in a single PSL season?
Collins Mbesuma for Kaizer Chiefs in the 2004-05 season.
Who holds the PSL appearance record?
Edries Burton made 316 appearances for Santos Cape Town, Cape Town Spurs and AmaZulu.