Premier Soccer League 2008–09
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The 2008–09 Premier Soccer League
season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the thirteenth since its establishment. Supersport United
were the defending champions, having won their first Premier Soccer League title on the final day of the previous season. The campaign began in August 2008, ended in May 2009. A total of 16 teams contested in the league, 14 of which contested in the 2007–08 season, and two of which were have been promoted from the National First Division
.
defended their title to win their second consecutive Premiership title. Orlando Pirates came close to taking the title in the final game. Both teams were tied at the top of the points table with 55 points each. Supersport United
had a greater goal difference with 23 goals over Orlando Pirates's 17 goals.
Bay United
were relegated to the National League
after finishing at the bottom of the table on 21 points. Thanda Royal Zulu
will go into a playoff with teams from the National League
to determain if they will retain their place in the PSL
or be relegated to the National League
after ending 15th on the league table with 33 points.
Bloemfontein Celtic
survived relegation on goal difference, ending 14th on the league table with 33 points. They were tied with Thanda Royal Zulu
, but their goal difference were greater than that of Thanda Royal Zulu
.
Teams relegated to 2008–09 National First Division
Teams promoted from 2008–09 National First Division
Teams relegated to 2009–10 National First Division
Updated 10 May 2009:
was the biggest winner at the annual Premier Soccer League
awards dinner on the 24 May 2009 at Gold Reef City Casino
, pocketing a whopping R400 000 after he was named Footballer of the Year and Players' Player of the Year.
It was the second time that the Orlando Pirates midfielder bagged the coveted Footballer of the Year honour, following his controversial win last season. This time, however, Modise's
brilliance from the unusual left of midfield position helped Pirates mount a championship bid.
Lucas Thwala
, who earlier this month was named Pirates' Player of the Season ahead of Modise
, was named the Premiership Player of the Year.
Ajax Cape Town's Franklin Cale
won the award for the Telkom Knockout
Player of the Tournament.
19 goals Richard Henyekane
(Golden Arrows
)
16 goals Mabhuti Khenyeza (Ajax Cape Town)
10 goals Luis Renteria
(Platinum Stars
) Surprise Moriri
(Mamelodi Sundowns
) Anthony Laffor (SuperSport United
) Bernard Parker
(Thanda Royal Zulu
) Sthembiso Ngcobo
(Free State Stars
)
9 goals Dumisani Ngwenya
(AmaZulu
) Katlego Mashego
(Orlando Pirates) Gert Schalkwyk
(Bloemfontein Celtic
) Bradley Ritson
(AmaZulu
)
8 goals Elias Pelembe (SuperSport United
) Lucas Thwala
(Orlando Pirates) Nkosinathi Nhleko (SuperSport United
)
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...
season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the thirteenth since its establishment. Supersport United
Supersport United
SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
were the defending champions, having won their first Premier Soccer League title on the final day of the previous season. The campaign began in August 2008, ended in May 2009. A total of 16 teams contested in the league, 14 of which contested in the 2007–08 season, and two of which were have been promoted from the National First Division
National First Division
The National First Division is the second-highest league of South African club football after the Premier Soccer League . Both the NFD and PSL are organised by the National Soccer League.-For seasons in 2007-11:...
.
Season summary
Supersport UnitedSupersport United
SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
defended their title to win their second consecutive Premiership title. Orlando Pirates came close to taking the title in the final game. Both teams were tied at the top of the points table with 55 points each. Supersport United
Supersport United
SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
had a greater goal difference with 23 goals over Orlando Pirates's 17 goals.
Bay United
Bay United
Bay United is a South African football club based in the city of Polokwane that currently plays in the National First Division.The club came into existence in 2006 when the franchise of struggling National First Division club Maritzburg United was purchased and relocated to Port Elizabeth...
were relegated to the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
after finishing at the bottom of the table on 21 points. Thanda Royal Zulu
Thanda Royal Zulu
Thanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.-History:...
will go into a playoff with teams from the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
to determain if they will retain their place in the 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...
or be relegated to the National League
National League
The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League , is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional...
after ending 15th on the league table with 33 points.
Bloemfontein Celtic
Bloemfontein Celtic
Bloemfontein Celtic is a South African football club based in Bloemfontein, founded in 1969 as Mangaung United, and renamed in 1984 to its current name. The club currently compete in Premier Soccer League, and selected Seisa Ramabodu Stadium as their home venue...
survived relegation on goal difference, ending 14th on the league table with 33 points. They were tied with Thanda Royal Zulu
Thanda Royal Zulu
Thanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.-History:...
, but their goal difference were greater than that of Thanda Royal Zulu
Thanda Royal Zulu
Thanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.-History:...
.
Clubs
- Ajax Cape Town
- AmaZuluAmaZulu F.C. (South Africa)AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:...
- Bay UnitedBay UnitedBay United is a South African football club based in the city of Polokwane that currently plays in the National First Division.The club came into existence in 2006 when the franchise of struggling National First Division club Maritzburg United was purchased and relocated to Port Elizabeth...
- Bidvest Wits
- Bloemfontein CelticBloemfontein CelticBloemfontein Celtic is a South African football club based in Bloemfontein, founded in 1969 as Mangaung United, and renamed in 1984 to its current name. The club currently compete in Premier Soccer League, and selected Seisa Ramabodu Stadium as their home venue...
- Free State StarsFree State StarsFree State Stars are a football club based in Bethlehem, Free State province .-History:Originally founded in 1979 and previously known as Qwa Qwa Stars, the club's franchise was sold to the Premier Soccer League in 2002....
- Golden ArrowsGolden ArrowsGolden Arrows are a South African football club based in Durban that participates in the Premier Soccer League.-History:Originally founded in 1943 in the dusty streets of Lamontville, a township in Durban, the club played in the defunct National Professional Soccer League in the 1970s until they...
- Kaizer Chiefs
- Mamelodi SundownsMamelodi SundownsMamelodi Sundowns are a South African football club that plays in the Premier Soccer League.Since 2003, Sundowns are owned by rand billionaire Patrice Motsepe....
- Maritzburg UnitedMaritzburg UnitedMaritzburg United is a South African football club based in the city of Pietermaritzburg that currently competes in the Premier Soccer League.-Notable former coaches: Gordon Igesund Ernst Middendorp Trott Moloto Kosta Papic Boebie Solomons...
- Moroka Swallows
- Orlando Pirates
- Platinum StarsPlatinum StarsPlatinum Stars are a South African association football club based in Phokeng near Rustenburg, North West Province that plays in the Premier Soccer League...
- Santos
- Supersport UnitedSupersport UnitedSuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
- Thanda Royal ZuluThanda Royal ZuluThanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.-History:...
Pre-Season
Teams promoted from 2007–08 National First Division- Champions (Coastal Stream): Maritzburg UnitedMaritzburg UnitedMaritzburg United is a South African football club based in the city of Pietermaritzburg that currently competes in the Premier Soccer League.-Notable former coaches: Gordon Igesund Ernst Middendorp Trott Moloto Kosta Papic Boebie Solomons...
- Play-offs: Bay UnitedBay UnitedBay United is a South African football club based in the city of Polokwane that currently plays in the National First Division.The club came into existence in 2006 when the franchise of struggling National First Division club Maritzburg United was purchased and relocated to Port Elizabeth...
Teams relegated to 2008–09 National First Division
- Last on PSL: Black LeopardsBlack LeopardsBlack Leopards are a South African football club based in Makhado, Limpopo that plays in the Premier Soccer League.-History:The club was founded in 1983 by business people in Venda. In 1998 the club was taken over by the Thidiela family...
- Play-offs: Jomo CosmosJomo CosmosJomo 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....
Post-Season
- Champions of the Inland Stream Jomo CosmosJomo CosmosJomo 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....
took on Champions of the Costal Stream Carara Kicks in a two leg playoff for promotion to the Premier DivisionPremier Soccer LeaguePremier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
. - The first leg of the play-off saw the match end in a goalless draw at the Charles Mopeli StadiumCharles Mopeli StadiumCharles Mopeli Stadium is located in Phuthaditjhaba, South Africa. It is mostly used by the PSL club Free State Stars and the National First Division club African Warriors. The Stadium has a capacity of 35,000....
on the 7 May 2009. - The second leg of the play-off saw Jomo CosmosJomo CosmosJomo 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....
win Carara Kicks 2 – 1 at Vaal Technikon on the 10 May 2009 to see Jomo CosmosJomo CosmosJomo 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....
promoted to the Premier DivisionPremier Soccer LeaguePremier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
. - Thanda Royal ZuluThanda Royal ZuluThanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.-History:...
who finished 15th on the Premier DivisionPremier Soccer LeaguePremier Soccer League is the trading name of the National Soccer League of South Africa. The top league is the ABSA Premiership, sponsored by ABSA...
table will go into a mini play-off tournament with Carara Kicks (who lost their play-off match with Jomo CosmosJomo CosmosJomo 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....
), Mpumalanga Black AcesMpumalanga Black Aces F.C.Mpumalanga Black Aces are a South African football club based in Witbank, Mpumalanga that plays in the National First Division.-Honours:*Bob Save Super Bowl winners: 1993*BP Top Eight Cup winners: 1980...
(who finished second in the Inland Stream) and F.C. Cape TownF.C. Cape TownFC Cape Town is a South African football club based in the Parow suburb of Cape Town. The club currently plays in the National First Division....
(who finished second in the Costal Sream). - Carara Kicks will face Mpumalanga Black AcesMpumalanga Black Aces F.C.Mpumalanga Black Aces are a South African football club based in Witbank, Mpumalanga that plays in the National First Division.-Honours:*Bob Save Super Bowl winners: 1993*BP Top Eight Cup winners: 1980...
and Thanda Royal ZuluThanda Royal ZuluThanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.-History:...
will face F.C. Cape TownF.C. Cape TownFC Cape Town is a South African football club based in the Parow suburb of Cape Town. The club currently plays in the National First Division....
Teams promoted from 2008–09 National First Division
- Champions (Inland Stream) Jomo CosmosJomo CosmosJomo 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....
- Play-offs: Mpumalanga Black Aces
Teams relegated to 2009–10 National First Division
- Last on PSL: Bay UnitedBay UnitedBay United is a South African football club based in the city of Polokwane that currently plays in the National First Division.The club came into existence in 2006 when the franchise of struggling National First Division club Maritzburg United was purchased and relocated to Port Elizabeth...
- Play-offs: Thanda Royal ZuluThanda Royal ZuluThanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.-History:...
League table
| 2008 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... Absa Absa Group Limited The Absa Group Limited is the largest consumer bank in South Africa.- Overview :Absa is based in Johannesburg and listed on the JSE Limited and is one of South Africa's largest financial institutions... Premiership |
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| POS | Team | GP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | ||
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| 1 | Supersport United Supersport United SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... |
30 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 45 | 22 | 23 | 55 | 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... Champions 2008/2009 2010 CAF Champions League 2010 CAF Champions League The 2010 CAF Champions League was the 46th edition of Africa's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football , and the 14th edition under the current CAF Champions League format... |
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| 2 | Orlando Pirates |
30 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 37 | 20 | 17 | 55 | 2010 CAF Champions League 2010 CAF Champions League The 2010 CAF Champions League was the 46th edition of Africa's premier club football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football , and the 14th edition under the current CAF Champions League format... |
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| 3 | Kaizer Chiefs |
30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 37 | 32 | 5 | 50 | ||
| 4 | Free State Stars Free State Stars Free State Stars are a football club based in Bethlehem, Free State province .-History:Originally founded in 1979 and previously known as Qwa Qwa Stars, the club's franchise was sold to the Premier Soccer League in 2002.... |
30 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 38 | 24 | 14 | 47 | ||
| 5 | Golden Arrows Golden Arrows Golden Arrows are a South African football club based in Durban that participates in the Premier Soccer League.-History:Originally founded in 1943 in the dusty streets of Lamontville, a township in Durban, the club played in the defunct National Professional Soccer League in the 1970s until they... |
30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 44 | 28 | 16 | 46 | ||
| 6 | Bidvest Wits |
30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 42 | 33 | 9 | 46 | ||
| 7 | Ajax Cape Town |
30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 36 | 34 | 2 | 46 | ||
| 8 | AmaZulu AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa) AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:... |
30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 42 | ||
| 9 | 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.... |
30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 40 | ||
| 10 | Santos |
30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 28 | 31 | −3 | 39 | ||
| 11 | Moroka Swallows |
30 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 32 | 39 | −7 | 37 | 2010 CAF Confederation Cup | |
| 12 | Maritzburg United Maritzburg United Maritzburg United is a South African football club based in the city of Pietermaritzburg that currently competes in the Premier Soccer League.-Notable former coaches: Gordon Igesund Ernst Middendorp Trott Moloto Kosta Papic Boebie Solomons... |
30 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 34 | 53 | −19 | 36 | ||
| 13 | Platinum Stars Platinum Stars Platinum Stars are a South African association football club based in Phokeng near Rustenburg, North West Province that plays in the Premier Soccer League... |
30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 35 | 40 | −5 | 35 | ||
| 14 | Bloemfontein Celtic Bloemfontein Celtic Bloemfontein Celtic is a South African football club based in Bloemfontein, founded in 1969 as Mangaung United, and renamed in 1984 to its current name. The club currently compete in Premier Soccer League, and selected Seisa Ramabodu Stadium as their home venue... |
30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 34 | 38 | −4 | 33 | ||
| 15 | Thanda Royal Zulu Thanda Royal Zulu Thanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.-History:... |
30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 40 | 58 | −18 | 33 | Play-off to stay in 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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| 16 | Bay United Bay United Bay United is a South African football club based in the city of Polokwane that currently plays in the National First Division.The club came into existence in 2006 when the franchise of struggling National First Division club Maritzburg United was purchased and relocated to Port Elizabeth... |
30 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 26 | 56 | −30 | 21 | Relegated to National First Division National First Division The National First Division is the second-highest league of South African club football after the Premier Soccer League . Both the NFD and PSL are organised by the National Soccer League.-For seasons in 2007-11:... |
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Updated 10 May 2009:
Table Notes
- P = Played
- W = Won
- D = Drawn
- L = Lost
- GF = Goal For
- GA = Goal Against
- GD = Goal Difference (GF – GA)
- Pts = Total Points
Results
PSL Awards
Teko ModiseTeko Modise
Teko Tsholofelo Modise is a South African footballer, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League and for the South African national team.-Early life:...
was the biggest winner at the annual Premier Soccer League
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...
awards dinner on the 24 May 2009 at Gold Reef City Casino
Gold Reef City
Gold Reef City is a large amusement park in Johannesburg, South Africa. Located on an old gold mine, the park is themed around the gold rush on the Witwatersrand. Park staff wear period costumes of the 1880s, and the buildings on the park are designed to mimic the same period...
, pocketing a whopping R400 000 after he was named Footballer of the Year and Players' Player of the Year.
It was the second time that the Orlando Pirates midfielder bagged the coveted Footballer of the Year honour, following his controversial win last season. This time, however, Modise's
Teko Modise
Teko Tsholofelo Modise is a South African footballer, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League and for the South African national team.-Early life:...
brilliance from the unusual left of midfield position helped Pirates mount a championship bid.
Lucas Thwala
Lucas Thwala
Lucas Thwala is a South African soccer defender for Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League and South Africa.-External links:* at National Football Teams...
, who earlier this month was named Pirates' Player of the Season ahead of Modise
Teko Modise
Teko Tsholofelo Modise is a South African footballer, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League and for the South African national team.-Early life:...
, was named the Premiership Player of the Year.
Ajax Cape Town's Franklin Cale
Franklin Cale
Franklin Cale is a South African football midfielder for Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. and South Africa.Cale is a speedy winger with a thunderous shot.-Career:...
won the award for the Telkom Knockout
Telkom Knockout
The Telkom Knockout is a football knockout competition which comprises the 16 teams in the South African Premier Soccer League.It was started in 1992, called the Coca-Cola Cup and was played until 1996, when it was replaced by the Rothmans Cup which was changed back to the Coca-Cola Cup in 2001...
Player of the Tournament.
| Award | Winner | Club | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League Champions | Supersport United Supersport United SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... |
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| R10 000 000 | |||
| Footballer of the Season | Teko Modise Teko Modise Teko Tsholofelo Modise is a South African footballer, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League and for the South African national team.-Early life:... |
Orlando Pirates | R 250 000 |
| Premiership Player of the Season | Lucas Thwala Lucas Thwala Lucas Thwala is a South African soccer defender for Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League and South Africa.-External links:* at National Football Teams... |
Orlando Pirates | R 150 000 |
| Players' Player of the Season | Teko Modise Teko Modise Teko Tsholofelo Modise is a South African footballer, who plays for Mamelodi Sundowns in the Premier Soccer League and for the South African national team.-Early life:... |
Orlando Pirates | R 150 000 |
| Young Player of the Season | Bongani Khumalo | Supersport United Supersport United SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... |
R 50 000 |
| Goalkeeper of the Season | Kennedy Mweene Kennedy Mweene Kennedy Mweene is a Zambian football goalkeeper who plays for South African Premier Soccer League club Free State Stars. He is the current Captain of his club and has been on many occasions a Captain of his country. The player is arguably one of the best goalkeepers on the African continent... |
Free State Stars Free State Stars Free State Stars are a football club based in Bethlehem, Free State province .-History:Originally founded in 1979 and previously known as Qwa Qwa Stars, the club's franchise was sold to the Premier Soccer League in 2002.... |
R 50 000 |
| Top Goal Scorer of the Season | Richard Henyekane Richard Henyekane Richard Henyekane is a South African football player for Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns.The player hails from Kimberley’s Galeshewe township... |
Golden Arrows Golden Arrows Golden Arrows are a South African football club based in Durban that participates in the Premier Soccer League.-History:Originally founded in 1943 in the dusty streets of Lamontville, a township in Durban, the club played in the defunct National Professional Soccer League in the 1970s until they... |
R75 000 |
| Goal of the Season | Ryan Botha | Moroka Swallows | R 50 000 |
| Chaiman's Award | Andre Arendse Andre Arendse Andre Leander Arendse is a retired South African football goalkeeper.He played mostly for Oxford United, Fulham FC , Cape Town Spurs, Santos, Mamelodi Sundowns and SuperSport United. He is also a co-presenter with SuperSport, South Africa's sporting channel.He played for South Africa national... & John Maduka John Maduka John Maduka is a retired Malawian footballer.-Career:He last played for Bloemfontein Celtic in South Africa, as s midfielder.Maduka debuted for Malawi in a 0-4 loss against Zimbabwe in 1991... |
Supersport United Supersport United SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... & Bloemfontein Celtic Bloemfontein Celtic Bloemfontein Celtic is a South African football club based in Bloemfontein, founded in 1969 as Mangaung United, and renamed in 1984 to its current name. The club currently compete in Premier Soccer League, and selected Seisa Ramabodu Stadium as their home venue... |
Share R 100 000 |
| Coach of the Season | Gavin Hunt Gavin Hunt Gavin Hunt is a South African former football player and coach currently managing Premier Soccer League club Supersport United.... |
Supersport United Supersport United SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... |
R75 000 |
| Referee of the Season | Jerome Damon Jerome Damon Jerome Damon is a South African football referee.An international referee since 2000, Damon was on stand-by for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and was a referee at the 2004 Africa Cup of Nations, 2006 Africa Cup of Nations, 2008 Africa Cup of Nations and 2010 Africa Cup of Nations.He was preselected as a... |
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| R 50 000 | |||
| MTN8 Player of the Tournament | Gert Schalkwyk Gert Schalkwyk Gert Schalkwyk is a South African football midfielder who plays for Golden Arrows and South Africa.-External links:* at National Football Teams... |
Kaizer Chiefs | R 150 000 |
| Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament | Mthokozisi Yende Mthokozisi Yende Mthokozisi Yende is a South African professional footballer, who currently plays for Kaizer Chiefs. He started his professional career at Tembisa Classic ans has also played for University of Pretoria before moving to Kaizer Chiefs for an Undisclosed fee in July 2009... |
Pretoria University | R 100 000 |
| Telkom Knockout Player of the Tournament | Franklin Cale Franklin Cale Franklin Cale is a South African football midfielder for Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns F.C. and South Africa.Cale is a speedy winger with a thunderous shot.-Career:... |
Ajax Cape Town | R 200 000 |
Top goalscorers
As of May 23, 200919 goals Richard Henyekane
Richard Henyekane
Richard Henyekane is a South African football player for Premier Soccer League club Mamelodi Sundowns.The player hails from Kimberley’s Galeshewe township...
(Golden Arrows
Golden Arrows
Golden Arrows are a South African football club based in Durban that participates in the Premier Soccer League.-History:Originally founded in 1943 in the dusty streets of Lamontville, a township in Durban, the club played in the defunct National Professional Soccer League in the 1970s until they...
)
16 goals Mabhuti Khenyeza (Ajax Cape Town)
10 goals Luis Renteria
Luis Rentería
Luis Rentería is a Panamanian football forward. He currently plays for Real Cartagena of the Categoría Primera A and the Panamanian national team.-External links:*...
(Platinum Stars
Platinum Stars
Platinum Stars are a South African association football club based in Phokeng near Rustenburg, North West Province that plays in the Premier Soccer League...
) Surprise Moriri
Surprise Moriri
Surprise Mohlomolleng Moriri is a South African football midfielder and striker for Mamelodi Sundowns and South Africa.-Club career:...
(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....
) Anthony Laffor (SuperSport United
Supersport United
SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
) Bernard Parker
Bernard Parker
Bernard Parker is a South African professional association football midfielder/striker playing for Kaizer Chiefs.-Early life:Bernard Melvin Parker was born and grew up in Reiger Park, a township next to Boksburg...
(Thanda Royal Zulu
Thanda Royal Zulu
Thanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.-History:...
) Sthembiso Ngcobo
Sthembiso Ngcobo
Sthembiso Ngcobo is a South African football striker for Premier Soccer League club Kaizer Chiefs and South Africa.-Career:...
(Free State Stars
Free State Stars
Free State Stars are a football club based in Bethlehem, Free State province .-History:Originally founded in 1979 and previously known as Qwa Qwa Stars, the club's franchise was sold to the Premier Soccer League in 2002....
)
9 goals Dumisani Ngwenya
Dumisani Ngwenya
Dumisani Ngwenya is a South African footballer for Dynamos Polokwane.-Career:The striker played in his native professional for Maritzburg City F.C. and AmaZulu.-International career:...
(AmaZulu
AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa)
AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:...
) Katlego Mashego
Katlego Mashego
Katlego Mashego is a South African football striker and midfielder for Golden Arrows and South Africa....
(Orlando Pirates) Gert Schalkwyk
Gert Schalkwyk
Gert Schalkwyk is a South African football midfielder who plays for Golden Arrows and South Africa.-External links:* at National Football Teams...
(Bloemfontein Celtic
Bloemfontein Celtic
Bloemfontein Celtic is a South African football club based in Bloemfontein, founded in 1969 as Mangaung United, and renamed in 1984 to its current name. The club currently compete in Premier Soccer League, and selected Seisa Ramabodu Stadium as their home venue...
) Bradley Ritson
Bradley Ritson
Bradley Ritson is a South African football player who plays as a striker for Bidvest Wits in the Premier Soccer League....
(AmaZulu
AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa)
AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:...
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8 goals Elias Pelembe (SuperSport United
Supersport United
SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
) Lucas Thwala
Lucas Thwala
Lucas Thwala is a South African soccer defender for Orlando Pirates in the Premier Soccer League and South Africa.-External links:* at National Football Teams...
(Orlando Pirates) Nkosinathi Nhleko (SuperSport United
Supersport United
SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as...
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PSL managers
| Manager | Club | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
 Craig RossleeCraig Rosslee Craig William Rosslee is a former South African football player who is currently an assistant coach for Orlando Pirates.... |
Ajax Cape Town | July 2007 |
| Clive Barker Clive Barker (soccer) Clive William Barker is a South African football coach. He guided the South African national team to their only African Nations Cup title in 1996.-Player:... |
AmaZulu AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa) AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:... |
July 2007 |
| Khabo Zondo Khabo Zondo John Khabonina Zondo is a South African football coach currently managing Premier Soccer League club Bay United.His previous clubs include Bloemfontein Celtic, Golden Arrows and Classic FC.... |
Bay United Bay United Bay United is a South African football club based in the city of Polokwane that currently plays in the National First Division.The club came into existence in 2006 when the franchise of struggling National First Division club Maritzburg United was purchased and relocated to Port Elizabeth... |
November 2008 |
| Roger De Sa Roger De Sá Roger De Sá is a South African football manager who currently coaches Premier Soccer League club Bidvest Wits... |
Bidvest Wits | June 2007 |
| Owen Da Gama Owen Da Gama Owen Da Gama is a former South African footballer, and current manager of Platinum Stars.He is also known for having coached Orlando Pirates and has previously managed current club Platinum Stars, who were previously known as Silver Stars, from 2000 until 2007.During his playing career he spent... |
Bloemfontein Celtic Bloemfontein Celtic Bloemfontein Celtic is a South African football club based in Bloemfontein, founded in 1969 as Mangaung United, and renamed in 1984 to its current name. The club currently compete in Premier Soccer League, and selected Seisa Ramabodu Stadium as their home venue... |
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| Steve Komphela |
Free State Stars Free State Stars Free State Stars are a football club based in Bethlehem, Free State province .-History:Originally founded in 1979 and previously known as Qwa Qwa Stars, the club's franchise was sold to the Premier Soccer League in 2002.... |
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| Manqoba Mngqithi Manqoba Mngqithi Manqoba Mngqithi is a South African football coach.Mnqgithi, currently the youngest coach in the PSL, led Arrows to their first ever cup title when they beat Ajax Cape Town 6–0 in the final of the 2009 MTN 8 on October 24, 2009.He has been a coach for more than 15 years and is a former... |
Golden Arrows Golden Arrows Golden Arrows are a South African football club based in Durban that participates in the Premier Soccer League.-History:Originally founded in 1943 in the dusty streets of Lamontville, a township in Durban, the club played in the defunct National Professional Soccer League in the 1970s until they... |
January 2007 |
| Fani Madida Fani Madida Fani Madida in Newcastle ,KwaZulu Natal is a retired South African association football player who played in South Africa for Kaizer Chiefs and Hellenic and in Turkey for Beşiktaş, Antalyaspor and Bursaspor.- International career :... |
Kaizer Chiefs | May 2009 |
 Ted DumitruTed Dumitru Theodore "Ted" Dumitru is the current Technical Director of Mamelodi Sundowns in the South African Premier Soccer League... |
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.... |
March 2009 |
| Gordon Igesund Gordon Igesund Gordon Igesund is a former South African football player and coach who became manager of Premier Soccer League club Moroka Swallows in 2010.-Playing career:... |
Maritzburg United Maritzburg United Maritzburg United is a South African football club based in the city of Pietermaritzburg that currently competes in the Premier Soccer League.-Notable former coaches: Gordon Igesund Ernst Middendorp Trott Moloto Kosta Papic Boebie Solomons... |
July 2008 |
 Júlio César LealJulio Cesar Leal Júlio César Leal Junior is an association football manager. He is the current coach of South African Premier Soccer League club Orlando Pirates.Leal has coached clubs in Kuwait, Brazil, Japan, and the United States.... |
Moroka Swallows | July 2008 |
 Ruud KrolRuud Krol Rudolf Jozef Krol is a retired Dutch footballer who was capped 83 times for his native country. Playing the vast majority of his career with his home town club of Ajax before traveling the world as both a player and a coach... |
Orlando Pirates | July 2008 |
 David BrightDavid Bright (soccer) Major David Bright is a Botswanan football coach currently managing Bay United. He is considered to be one of Botswana’s most successful coaches.... |
Santos | January 2008 |
 Miguel Gamondi |
Platinum Stars Platinum Stars Platinum Stars are a South African association football club based in Phokeng near Rustenburg, North West Province that plays in the Premier Soccer League... |
December 2007 |
| Gavin Hunt Gavin Hunt Gavin Hunt is a South African former football player and coach currently managing Premier Soccer League club Supersport United.... |
Supersport United Supersport United SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... |
June 2007 |
 Roger PalmgrenRoger Palmgren Roger Palmgren is a Swedish football manager, active primarily in Africa. He is currently head coach of the South African club side AmaZulu.-Career:... |
Thanda Royal Zulu Thanda Royal Zulu Thanda Royal Zulu is a South African football club based in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal that currently plays in the National First Division.-History:... |
August 2007 |
Kits 2008–2009
| Team | Supplier | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Ajax CT | Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
MTN |
| AmaZulu | Reebok Reebok Reebok International Limited, a subsidiary of the German sportswear company Adidas since 2005, is a producer of Athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories. The name comes from the Afrikaans spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle... |
SPAR SPAR Spar , trades from approximately 12400 stores in 34 countries worldwide and is the world's largest independent voluntary retail trading chain. Spar was founded in the Netherlands in 1932 by retailer Adriaan Van Well and now, through its affiliate organisations, operates through most European... |
| Bay United | Puma PUMA AG Puma SE, officially branded as PUMA, is a major German multinational company that produces high-end athletic shoes, lifestyle footwear and other sportswear. Formed in 1924 as Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik by Adolf and Rudolf Dassler, relationships between the two brothers deteriorated until the two... |
Vacant |
| Bidvest Wits | Hummel Hummel Hummel may refer to:people:* Arvid David Hummel , Swedish entomologist and notary* Arthur W. Hummel, Jr. , U.S. diplomat, ambassador to China from 1981 to 1985* Arthur W. Hummel, Sr... |
Bidvest |
| Bloemfontein Celtic | Reebok Reebok Reebok International Limited, a subsidiary of the German sportswear company Adidas since 2005, is a producer of Athletic shoes, apparel, and accessories. The name comes from the Afrikaans spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle... |
Vodacom Vodacom Vodacom is a pan-African mobile telecommunications company, and was the 1st cellular network in South Africa. It provides GSM service to more than 35 million customers in South Africa, Tanzania, Lesotho, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Revenue for the year ended 31 March 2008... |
| Engen Santos | Canterbury Canterbury of New Zealand Canterbury of New Zealand is a New Zealand-based sports apparel company that focuses on rugby football. The company is named after the Canterbury area in New Zealand where the company started to make knitwear. Other than producing rugby kits, the brand is also known for their rugby protective wear... |
Engen |
| Free State Stars | Umbro Umbro Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment... |
Bonitas |
| Golden Arrows | Umbro Umbro Umbro is an English sportswear and football equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. The company is now part of Nike. Umbro designs, sources, and markets sport-related apparel, footwear, and equipment... |
MTN |
| Kaizer Chiefs | Nike Nike, Inc. Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area... |
Vodacom Vodacom Vodacom is a pan-African mobile telecommunications company, and was the 1st cellular network in South Africa. It provides GSM service to more than 35 million customers in South Africa, Tanzania, Lesotho, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Revenue for the year ended 31 March 2008... |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Nike Nike, Inc. Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area... |
Vacant |
| Maritzburg United | Joma Joma Joma is a Spanish sports apparel manufacturer, which currently produces footwear and apparel for football, running and tennis. Its headquarters are located in the city of Toledo, Spain.... |
Vacant |
| Moroka Swallows | Mitre Mitre The mitre , also spelled miter, is a type of headwear now known as the traditional, ceremonial head-dress of bishops and certain abbots in the Roman Catholic Church, as well as in the Anglican Communion, some Lutheran churches, and also bishops and certain other clergy in the Eastern Orthodox... |
VW |
| Orlando Pirates | Adidas Adidas Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport... |
Vodacom Vodacom Vodacom is a pan-African mobile telecommunications company, and was the 1st cellular network in South Africa. It provides GSM service to more than 35 million customers in South Africa, Tanzania, Lesotho, Mozambique and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Revenue for the year ended 31 March 2008... |
| Platinum Stars | Diadora Diadora Diadora is an Italian football, tennis, running, cycling, rugby, athletic shoe, clothing, and fashion accessory manufacturer with locations in Italy, the United States, and Hong Kong.-History:... |
Dunns |
| Supersport United | Diadora Diadora Diadora is an Italian football, tennis, running, cycling, rugby, athletic shoe, clothing, and fashion accessory manufacturer with locations in Italy, the United States, and Hong Kong.-History:... |
DStv DStv DStv is MultiChoice's multi-channel digital satellite TV service in Africa, launched in 1995. It operates from two satellites over Africa, broadcasting on Ku band via Eutelsat W7 and Intelsat 7 , which only requires a small satellite dish... |
| Thanda Royal Zulu | Lotto Lotto Sport Italia Lotto Sport Italia is an Italian sports apparel manufacturer. Its products are now distributed in more than 60 countries.-History:Lotto was established in 1973 by the Caberlotto family in Montebelluna, northern Italy, the world centre of footwear manufacturing. In June 1973, Lotto made its debut... |
Vacant |
Dec 2008/Jan 2009 Transfer Window
| Name | Last registration | To club |
|---|---|---|
| Tsweu Makoro | Moroka Swallows | Ajax Cape Town |
| Tawfeeq Salie | Ajax Cape Town | Ajax Cape Town |
| Stanton Lewis Stanton Lewis Stanton Lewis is a South African international footballer who plays professionally for AmaZulu.- Biography :Born in Johannesburg, Lewis is the son of former Kaizer Chiefs player Ramon Lewis... |
Unspecified | Ajax Cape Town |
| Thamsanqa Sangweni | Unspecified | AmaZulu AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa) AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:... |
| Bradley Ritson Bradley Ritson Bradley Ritson is a South African football player who plays as a striker for Bidvest Wits in the Premier Soccer League.... |
AmaZulu AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa) AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:... |
AmaZulu AmaZulu F.C. (South Africa) AmaZulu is a South African football club based in the city of Durban.Formed in 1932 by Zulu migrant workers, the club was originally known as Zulu Royals.The club's nickname, Usuthu, is a Zulu war cry.-Honours:... |
| Jean Njoh | Unspecified | Bay United Bay United Bay United is a South African football club based in the city of Polokwane that currently plays in the National First Division.The club came into existence in 2006 when the franchise of struggling National First Division club Maritzburg United was purchased and relocated to Port Elizabeth... |
| Nhlanhla Vilakazi Nhlanhla Vilakazi Nhlanhla Vilakazi is a South African professional footballer, who currently plays as either a left midfielder or left back for Premier Soccer League club Ajax Cape Town.- Golden Arrows :... |
Golden Arrows Golden Arrows Golden Arrows are a South African football club based in Durban that participates in the Premier Soccer League.-History:Originally founded in 1943 in the dusty streets of Lamontville, a township in Durban, the club played in the defunct National Professional Soccer League in the 1970s until they... |
Bay United Bay United Bay United is a South African football club based in the city of Polokwane that currently plays in the National First Division.The club came into existence in 2006 when the franchise of struggling National First Division club Maritzburg United was purchased and relocated to Port Elizabeth... |
| Bulelani Matross | Hanover Park | Bay United Bay United Bay United is a South African football club based in the city of Polokwane that currently plays in the National First Division.The club came into existence in 2006 when the franchise of struggling National First Division club Maritzburg United was purchased and relocated to Port Elizabeth... |
| Samuel Ramosoeu | Bidboys | Bidvest Wits |
| Tebogo Langerman Tebogo Langerman Tebogo Langerman is a South African football player who plays as a left-winger for Supersport United in the Premier Soccer League.-External links:* at absapremiership.co.za... |
Bidboys | Bidvest Wits |
| Calvin Kadi Calvin Kadi Matome Calvin Kadi is a South African professional footballer who plays as a striker for Portimonense, on loan from Bidvest Wits.-Career:... |
Supersport United Supersport United SuperSport United is a South African football club based in Pretoria that plays in the Premier Soccer League.The club was originally known as Pretoria City. City was purchased by M-Net in 1994. M-Net got approval from the National Soccer League and the club was renamed.United is known as... |
Bidvest Wits |