Fixtures
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/19 17:30 | 25 |
Maritzburg Utd vs Marumo Gallants
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| 04/20 13:00 | 25 |
Pretoria University vs Magesi FC
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| 04/20 13:00 | 25 |
Baroka FC vs Casric Stars FC
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| 04/20 13:00 | 25 |
JDR Stars vs Venda Football Academy
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| 04/20 13:00 | 25 |
Upington City vs Black Leopards
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| 04/20 13:00 | 25 |
Platinum City Rovers vs Milford FC
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| 04/21 13:00 | 25 |
Pretoria Callies vs Hungry Lions FC
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| 04/21 13:00 | 25 |
Orbit College vs NB La Masia FC
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| 04/26 13:00 | 26 | Pretoria Callies vs Upington City | View |
| 04/26 13:00 | 26 |
Black Leopards vs Orbit College
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| 04/27 13:00 | 26 |
Hungry Lions FC vs Baroka FC
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| 04/27 13:00 | 26 |
Venda Football Academy vs Pretoria University
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Results
| Date | R | Home vs Away | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04/17 13:00 | 24 |
[4] Orbit College vs Pretoria Callies
[11] |
0-3 |
| 04/17 13:00 | 24 | Venda Football Academy vs Casric Stars FC | 0-1 |
| 04/17 13:00 | 24 | Upington City vs Platinum City Rovers | 1-1 |
| 04/16 17:30 | 24 |
[7] Maritzburg Utd vs University of Pretoria
[2]
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2-0 |
| 04/16 13:00 | 24 |
[14] Milford FC vs Marumo Gallants
[16]
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1-1 |
| 04/16 13:00 | 24 |
[1] Magesi FC vs Hungry Lions FC
[5]
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2-2 |
| 04/16 13:00 | 24 |
[12] NB La Masia FC vs Baroka FC
[4]
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0-0 |
| 04/16 13:00 | 24 |
[6] JDR Stars vs Black Leopards
[10]
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2-1 |
| 04/07 13:00 | 23 |
[11] Pretoria Callies vs Maritzburg Utd
[9]
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0-2 |
| 04/07 13:00 | 23 |
Black Leopards vs Baroka FC
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0-0 |
| 04/07 13:00 | 23 |
[16] Marumo Gallants vs JDR Stars
[8]
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0-1 |
| 04/06 13:00 | 23 |
[2] Magesi FC vs Orbit College
[3]
|
2-0 |
Teams
Pretoria University
Jomo Cosmos
Black Leopards
Cape Town All Stars
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhadila
UTHONGATHI FC
Royal Eagles
Richards Bay FC
Ajax Cape Town
JDR Stars
Mbombela United
Ubuntu Cape Town
Witbank Spurs
Stellenbosch FC
TS Sporting
Pretoria Callies
Baroka FC
Hungry Lions FC
Royal AM FC
Venda Football Academy
Free State Stars
Magesi FC
Polokwane City
Platinum City Rovers
Cape Umoya UTD
Mthatha Bucks FC
Santos Cape Town
Thanda Royal Zulu
Highlands Park
Milano United
NB La Masia FC
TS Galaxy
Steenberg United
Casric Stars FC
Moroka Swallows
Amazulu
Marumo Gallants
Upington City
Orbit College
Super Eagles
Sekhukhune United FC
Bizana Pondo Chiefs
Maritzburg Utd
Milford FC
Maccabi FC
Golden Arrows
Wikipedia - National First Division
The National First Division (NFD), officially known as the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest league of South African club football after the South African Premier Division. Both the NFD and South African Premier Division are organised by the Premier Soccer League.
History
The first non-racial second level of South African football, was established in March 1987 as the OK League. This league served as the competing place, for promotion/relegation to and from the topflight NSL. In the former years from 1978–1986, a topflight non-racial First Level had already been established, after the merger of the NFL and NPSL, to form the new common topflight NPSL. In the early years from 1978–1986 relegation/promotion to and from the topflight league, according to official records actually did happen, but apparently it happened from a Second Level league structure, still divided into whites/blacks/coloureds.
When the new topflight Premier Soccer League was established in 1996, the organizers at the same time for the Second Level, replaced the former OK League with the new National First Division. Apart from being covered by a better sponsor deal, the most significant change -both at the First and Second Level- was to change the fixtures from yearly seasons, into the more Internationally adapted: September–May football season.
The first sponsors were United Bank who sponsored the league in 1997 and 1998. From November 1998 until the end of the 2001/2001 season, the league was sponsored by MTN. It was reported that MTN withdrew from sponsorship the First Division as they were unhappy with their treatment from the PSL - the division organisers. MTN had been rebuffed by the PSL in their efforts to sponsor the PSL-organised Charity Cup because Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs would refuse to play in the tournament as the two clubs were sponsored by MTN's telecommunication rivals, Vodacom. The First Division could not find a new sponsor until May 2004.
From 2004 until 2007 the league was sponsored by business magnate Tokyo Sexwale's Mvelaphanda Group and known as Mvela Golden League. For those three seasons, there was no geographical split and all 16 teams played in one division. The league was then initially unable to find a sponsor, and there was again a geographical split into two or four streams until the 2011–12 season.
| Streams | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Western Cape | Natal/Eastern/Cape | Northern | Southern |
| Winner | Winner | Winner | Winner | |
| 1996–97 | Santos | African Wanderers | Black Leopards | Tembisa Classic |
| Streams | ||||
| Year | Coastal | Inland | ||
| Winner | Runner-up | Winner | Runner-up | |
| 1997–98 | Seven Stars | Michau Warriors | Dynamos | Witbank Aces |
| 1998–99 | African Wanderers | Avendale Athletico | Tembisa Classic | Ria Stars |
| 1999–2000 | Golden Arrows | Avendale Athletico | Ria Stars | Dynamos |
| 2000–01 | Amazulu | Park United | Black Leopards | Bloemfontein Young Tigers |
| 2001–02 | African Wanderers | Avendale Athletico | Dynamos | Silver Stars |
| 2002–03 | AmaZulu | Premier United | Silver Stars | Bloem Celtic |
| 2003–04 | Bush Bucks | Avendale Athletico | Bloemfontein Celtic | Free State Stars |
| National | ||||
| Winner | Runner-up | Third place | Fourth place | |
| 2004–05 | Free State Stars | Durban Stars | Hellenic | Tembisa Classic |
| 2005–06 | Wits University | City Pillars | Vasco Da Gama | Benoni Premier United |
| 2006–07 | Free State Stars | Winners Park | Pretoria University | FC AK |
| Streams | ||||
| Year | Coastal | Inland | ||
| Winner | Runner-up | Winner | Runner-up | |
| 2007–08 | Maritzburg United | Bay United | FC AK | Dynamos |
| 2008–09 | Carara Kicks | FC Cape Town | Jomo Cosmos | Mpumalanga Black Aces |
| 2009–10 | Vasco Da Gama | Nathi Lions | Black Leopards | African Warriors |
| 2010–11 | Bay United | Thanda Royal Zulu | Jomo Cosmos | Black Leopards |
| National | ||||
| Winner | Runner-up | Third place | Fourth place | |
| 2011–12 | Pretoria University | Chippa United | Thanda Royal Zulu | Blackburn Rovers |
| 2012–13 | Polokwane City | Santos | Mpumalanga Black Aces | Thanda Royal Zulu |
| 2013–14 | Chippa United | Black Leopards | Maritzburg United | Baroka |
| 2014–15 | Lamontville Golden Arrows | Jomo Cosmos | Black Leopards | Thanda Zulu Royal |
| 2015–16 | Baroka | Highlands Park | Mbombela United | Witbank Spurs |
| 2016–17 | Thanda Royal Zulu F.C. | Black Leopards | Stellenbosch | Royal Eagles |
| 2017–18 | Highlands Park | Black Leopards | Jomo Cosmos | Real Kings |
| 2018–19 | Stellenbosch | Royal Eagles | Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila | Ajax Cape Town |
| 2019–20 | Moroka Swallows | Ajax Cape Town | Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila | Real Kings |
| 2020–21 | Sekhukhune United | Royal AM | Richards Bay | TS Sporting |
| 2021–22 | Richards Bay | Tuks | Cape Town All Stars | JDR Stars |
| 2022–23 | Polokwane City | Cape Town Spurs | Casric Stars | All Stars |
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Promoted to Premiership
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Playoff losers
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- Notes
The tournament features the top soccer clubs from across the country, competing against each other in a thrilling display of skill, teamwork, and determination. The participating teams are carefully selected based on their performance in regional leagues, ensuring that only the best of the best get the opportunity to compete at the national level.
The South Africa National Div 1 tournament is known for its intense and fast-paced matches, where players showcase their technical abilities, tactical prowess, and physical strength. The matches are played in state-of-the-art stadiums, providing a vibrant and electric atmosphere for both players and spectators alike.
The tournament not only serves as a platform for clubs to showcase their talent but also acts as a stepping stone for players to catch the attention of national team selectors. Many players who have excelled in this tournament have gone on to represent South Africa at the international level, making it a crucial pathway for aspiring soccer stars.
The South Africa National Div 1 tournament is not just about the competition on the field; it is also a celebration of the rich soccer culture and heritage of the country. Fans from all walks of life come together to support their favorite teams, creating an atmosphere of unity and camaraderie. The tournament serves as a unifying force, bringing people together and fostering a sense of national pride.
Overall, the South Africa National Div 1 soccer tournament is a thrilling and highly competitive event that showcases the best of South African soccer. It is a celebration of talent, passion, and the enduring spirit of the game.