On Saturday, the curtain fell on a unique OfficialPSL season, which started with the supporters filling up the stadiums but ended with Masandawana winning the title behind closed doors as a result of COVID19SA. By Mihlalibaleka | IOLsport
1 Kaizer Chiefs hold the umbrella for Mamelodi Sundowns
But it was the Brazilians that proved they had the mettle when it mattered most, as their 3-0 win over Leopards ensured that they clinched the crown at the end on 59 points, while Chiefs, who were at the top for 379 days, could only finish second after drawing 1-1 with Baroka.South African football was dealt with another blow as its oldest club Wits was sold due to Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila ahead of the new season for financial reasons.
Gavin Hunt coached Bidvest Wits to the Premiership title in 2017. Picture: Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePixA season after bagging a record fifth-placed finish in top-flight football, Polokwane City were relegated to the GladAfrica Championship this term. Their demise came under the watchful eye of astute coach Clinton Larsen.
In his five matches at the helm, Krmpotic led the Rise and Shine to the summit of the standings after four wins in six matches, but such was the teams’ poor form that they went on to lose five matches on the trot.Since the establishment of the National Soccer League in 1996, football in the country has been themed 'for the fans'. Thousands of supporters flocked into stadiums on match-day, adding colour and sound to matches.
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