National Soccer League (South Africa)
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The National Soccer League (NSL) was a South Africa
n association football league established in 1985, as a response to boardroom disagreements in the new topflight non-racial league NPSL
(established in 1978 after a merger between NFL
and "NPSL for blacks"). As the NSL acounted for the continuation of the major federation, the remainings of NPSL (known as "new NPSL"), decided after 10 years co-existence in 1985-95, finally to merge with NSL, to form todays topflight Premier Soccer League (PSL)
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South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
n association football league established in 1985, as a response to boardroom disagreements in the new topflight non-racial league NPSL
National Premier Soccer League (South Africa)
The National Premier Soccer League was the title of a South African association football league, between 1971 and 1995. During those years, the league however had three completely different organisations. In 1971-77 it was only for Black South African teams...
(established in 1978 after a merger between NFL
National Football League (South Africa)
The National Football League was the first professional association football league in South Africa. It was established in 1959, and was accompanied by a NFL Division II and NFL Division III in 1961 . The league was competitive during the apartheid era, and only white players were allowed to...
and "NPSL for blacks"). As the NSL acounted for the continuation of the major federation, the remainings of NPSL (known as "new NPSL"), decided after 10 years co-existence in 1985-95, finally to merge with NSL, to form todays topflight Premier Soccer League (PSL)
Premier Soccer League
Premier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
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Previous winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 1985 | Bush Bucks |
| 1986 | Rangers |
| 1987 | Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos Jomo Cosmos is a South African football club based in Johannesburg that plays in the Premier Soccer League. The club is owned and coached by South African soccer legend Jomo "Black Prince" Sono.... |
| 1988 | Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe.... |
| 1989 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1990 | Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe.... |
| 1991 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1992 | Kaizer Chiefs |
| 1993 | Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns Mamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe.... |
| 1994 | Orlando Pirates |
| 1995 | Cape Town Spurs |
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