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Cape Town City F.C. (2016)
Cape Town City Football Club () is a South African professional football club based in Cape Town, South Africa, that plays in the Premiership. It was founded in 2016. A previous club under the same name was founded in 1960, before dissolving in 1977. The team plays its home matches at the Cape Town Stadium, and its training centre is based at Hartleyvale Stadium, the previous club's original home ground between 1962 and 1977. History Cape Town City was resurrected when South African businessman and former professional soccer player John Comitis purchased the franchise rights of defunct Mpumalanga Black Aces F.C. Comitis was one of two co-founders of Ajax Cape Town F.C. in 1999 but eventually sold his shares in 2013. In 2016, Comitis bought defunct Black Aces, located in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, and relocated the team with the franchise license in Cape Town. Stadium Cape Town City play their home matches at Cape Town Stadium in the suburb of Green Point in Cape Town. In 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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MTN 8
The MTN 8 is a South African soccer single-elimination tournament, cup competition launched in 1972 for teams who finished in the top 8 positions of the league table of the country's preceding season of the top-flight league (currently the South African Premiership, Premiership). The winners receive South African Rand, R10 million and the competition's trophy, which is one of the three domestic trophies attainable by its competitors each soccer season, with the other two being the top-flight league title and the country's premier knock-out competition, the Nedbank Cup. The competition bears the name of its sponsor (commercial), title sponsor; it was known as the BP Top 8 from its inception until 2002, then as the South African Airways, SAA Supa 8 until 2007. It has been known as the MTN Group, MTN 8 since 2008 Format Since the competition features 8 teams, the first round, also known as the quarter-finals, has the following format: The second round, or the semi-finals, ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 South African Premiership
The 2023–24 South African Premiership, known as the DSTV Premiership for sponsorship reasons, and also commonly referred to as the PSL after the governing body, was the 28th consecutive season of the South African Premiership. The season ran from 4 August 2023 and concluded on 25 May 2024. Mamelodi Sundowns successfully defended the title with 6 games remaining, winning the title for the seventh consecutive year, starting from the 2017–18 season. Kaizer Chiefs, who've won the title four times, finished tenth, their lowest ever finish in the PSL era. Teams Team changes Promoted to 2023–24 South African Premiership •Polokwane City •Cape Town Spurs Relegated to 2023-24 National First Division • Marumo Gallants • Maritzburg United Stadiums Stadiums and locations Club head coaches League table Results Statistics Top scorers See also * 2023 MTN 8 * 2023–24 National First Division * 2023–24 Nedbank Cup References {{DEFAULTSORT:2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 South African Premiership
The 2022–23 South African Premiership (known as the South African Premiership, DSTV Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 27th season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996–97 Premier Soccer League, 1996. It was played from 5 August 2022 to 20 May 2023 Mamelodi Sundowns F.C., Mamelodi Sundowns successfully defended the title for the 6th time, having won the title from the 2017–18 South African Premier Division, 2017–18 season. Sekhukhune United F.C., Sekhukhune United relocated from Ellis Park Stadium to Peter Mokaba Stadium. Teams Team changes The following teams changed divisions since the end of the 2021-22 season Promoted from the 2021–22 National First Division •Richards Bay F.C. Relegated from the 2021–22 South African Premier Division •Baroka F.C. Location of teams Stadiums and locations Number of teams by province League table Results Statistics Top scorers Hat-tricks Clean sheets ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 South African Premiership
The 2021–22 South African Premiership (known as the DSTV Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 26th season of the Premier Soccer League since its establishment in 1996. It was played from 20 August 2021 to 30 May 2022. Mamelodi Sundowns won the title for the fifth consecutive year, qualifying for the 2022–23 CAF Champions League along with Cape Town City. Royal AM and Nedbank Cup runners-up Marumo Gallants qualified for the 2022–23 CAF Confederation Cup. Team changes The following teams changed division since the 2020–21 season. To National First Division Relegated from 2020–21 South African Premier Division * Black Leopards From National First Division Promoted to 2021–22 South African Premiership * Sekhukhune United (promoted as champions) Purchased statuses * Marumo Gallants purchased their status from Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila * Royal AM purchased their Premiership status from Bloemfontein Celtic Teams Stadiums and locations Number of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 South African Premiership
The 2020–21 South African Premiership season (known as the DSTV Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 25th season of the Premiership since its establishment in 1996. Mamelodi Sundowns won the title for the fourth consecutive year, qualifying for the 2021–22 CAF Champions League along with second placed AmaZulu. Third placed Orlando Pirates and Nedbank Cup winners Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila qualified for the 2021–22 CAF Confederation Cup. Team changes The following teams have changed division since the 2019–20 season. To National First Division Relegated from 2019–20 South African Premier Division * Polokwane City From National First Division Promoted to 2020–21 South African Premiership * Swallows (promoted as champions) Purchased status * Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila (TTM) (purchased the Bidvest Wits status) * TS Galaxy (purchased the Highlands Park status) Teams Stadiums and locations Number of teams by province League table Res ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019–20 South African Premiership
The 2019–20 South African Premiership season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons, and also commonly referred to as the PSL after the governing body) was the 24th season of the Premiership since its establishment in 1996. The season began in August 2019 and concluded in September 2020. Mamelodi Sundowns were the two-time defending champions. This season's winner will qualify for the 2020–21 CAF Champions League along with the second-placed team. The 3rd placed team and Nedbank Cup winners qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup. The season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It resumed on 11 August 2020 after more than three months of suspension. Mamelodi Sundowns won the title in the last day of the competition, they beat Kaizer Chiefs who were leading for more than half of the season. Mamelodi Sundowns won their third consecutive title and their 10th title overall. This was the last season sponsored by ABSA. Team changes The following teams have c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018–19 South African Premiership
The 2018–19 South African Premiership season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 23rd season of the Premiership since its establishment in 1996. The season began in August 2018 and concluded in May 2019, with Mamelodi Sundowns winning their second consecutive title. Team Changes The following teams changed division since the 2017–18 season. To National First Division Relegated from 2017-18 South African Premier Division * Platinum Stars * Ajax Cape Town From National First Division Promoted to 2018–19 South African Premiership * Highlands Park * Black Leopards Teams Stadium and Locations Number of teams by province Personnel and kits Managerial changes League table Results Statistics Top scorers Assists Clean Sheets Hat-tricks Discipline Player * Most yellow cards: 10 ** Danny Phiri (Golden Arrows) * Most red cards: 2 ** Nyiko Mobbie (Free State Stars) ** Robyn Johannes (Bidvest Wits) ** Taariq Fieli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017–18 South African Premiership
The 2017–18 South African Premiership season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) was the 22nd season of the Premiership since its conception in 1996. Bidvest Wits were the defending champions, having won the previous 2016–17 South African Premier Division season. The season featured 15 teams from the 2016–17 season and one new team from the 2016–17 National First Division: AmaZulu replaced relegated Highlands Park. AmaZulu, although finishing only fifth in the National First Division (NFD) purchased winner's Thanda Royal Zulu's league status upon completion of the NFD season. Teams Stadiums and locations Personnel and kits League table Standings Statistics Top scorers Attendances References External linksPremier Soccer League (PSL) Official Website {{DEFAULTSORT:2017-18 Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016–17 South African Premiership
The 2016–17 South African Premiership season (known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship reasons) is the 21st season of the Premiership since its establishment in 1996. Mamelodi Sundowns were the defending champions, having won the previous 2015–16 South African Premier Division (PSL) season. The season featured 14 teams from the 2015–16 season and two new teams promoted from the 2015–16 National First Division: Baroka and Highlands Park who replace relegated Jomo Cosmos and University of Pretoria. Highlands Park promotion was won via the PSL Playoff Tournament. Cape Town City bought over the franchise of Mpumalanga Black Aces and relocated from Mbombela Stadium to Cape Town Stadium. The sale of Free State Stars franchise to Moroka Swallows Moroka Swallows Football Club (often referred to as Swallows or The Birds) is a South African professional football club based in Soweto, Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province. Founded in 1947, Swallows are one of the ori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 MTN 8
The 2021 MTN 8 was the 47th edition of South Africa's annual soccer cup competition, the MTN 8. It featured the top eight teams of the Premier Soccer League at the end of the 2020–21 season. Orlando Pirates were defending champions, but were eliminated by Swallows. Teams The eight teams competing in the MTN 8 knockout competition are (listed according to their finishing position in the 2020/2021 Premier Soccer League Season): # Mamelodi Sundowns # AmaZulu # Orlando Pirates # Golden Arrows # SuperSport United # Swallows # Cape Town City # Kaizer Chiefs Kaizer Chiefs Football Club (often known as Chiefs) is a South African professional football club based in Naturena, Johannesburg South, that plays in the Premiership. The team is nicknamed ''AmaKhosi'', which means "Kings" or "Chiefs" in Zu ... Quarter-finals Semi-finals ''Mamelodi Sundowns win 4–1 on aggregate.'' ''Cape Town City win 4–0 on aggregate.'' Final References {{South African soccer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
