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Highbury F.C.
Highbury FC are a South African soccer club that plays in the National First Division. History Founded in Durban in the 1990s, the club relocated to the Eastern Cape in 2012. They won the Eastern Cape stream of the 2023–24 SAFA Second Division, qualifying for the playoffs, where they reached the final, earning promotion to the 2024–25 National First Division. They defeated Kruger United 2–0 in the final. Honours * SAFA Second Division winners: 2023–24 League record SAFA Second Division Eastern Cape Stream * 2015–16 – 13th * 2016–17 – 11th * 2017–18 – 9th * 2018–19 – 9th * 2019–20 – 10th * 2020–21 – 7th Stream A * 2021–22 – 4th Stream A * 2022–23 – 5th Stream A * 2023–24 – 1st (promoted) National First Division The South African Championship, officially known as the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest league of South African football after the South African Premiership. Both the Sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National First Division
The South African Championship, officially known as the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest league of South African football after the South African Premiership. Both the South African Championship and South African Premiership are organised by the Premier Soccer League. Structure and rules Seasons 2007–2011 The restructured NFD was divided into two streams, one inland and another coastal – each of which consisted of 8 teams. The winners of the two streams played against each other in a 'final' at the end of the season – the winner of which was promoted to the Premiership. The loser of the 'final' played in a mini-tournament/play-offs against the two second-placed teams in each stream and the 15th-placed team on the Premiership log. The winner of this tournament was automatically promoted to the top flight. Inland provinces * Gauteng * Limpopo * Free State * Mpumalanga * North West Coastal provinces * Eastern Cape * KwaZulu- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016–17 SAFA Second Division
The 2016–17 SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons) was the 19th season of the SAFA Second Division, the third tier league for South African association football clubs, since its establishment in 1998. Due to the size of South Africa, the competition is split into nine divisions, one for each region. After the league stage of the regional competition was completed, the nine teams are placed into two 'streams', sometimes referred to as the Inland and Coastal streams. It was won by Uthongathi, who beat Super Eagles 1-0 in the playoff final. Both teams were promoted to the 2017-18 National First Division. Results Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng KwaZulu-Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga North-West Western Cape References SAFA Second Division seasons 2016–17 in South African soccer leagues Long stubs with short prose {{Africa-footy-competition-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 SAFA Second Division
The 2022–23 SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons) was the 25th season of the SAFA Second Division, the third tier for South African association football clubs, since its establishment in 1998. Due to the size of South Africa, the competition was split into nine divisions, one for each region. After the league stage of the regional competition was completed, the nine winning teams of each regional division entered the playoffs. Upington City from the Northern Cape The Northern Cape ( ; ; ) is the largest and most sparsely populated Provinces of South Africa, province of South Africa. It was created in 1994 when the Cape Province was split up. Its capital is Kimberley, South Africa, Kimberley. It includes ..., and Orbit College from the North West qualified for the final, with both earning promotion to the 2023–24 National First Division. Upington City defeated Orbit College 3-1 in the final, with Upington City taking R1.2 mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021–22 SAFA Second Division
The 2021–22 SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons) was the 24th season of the SAFA Second Division The SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons, and previously the Vodacom League between 1998 and 2012, was founded in 1998 as the overall third tier of South African association football, football. The compet ..., the third tier for South African association football clubs, since its establishment in 1998. Due to the size of South Africa, the competition was split into nine divisions, one for each region. After the league stage of the regional competition was completed, the nine winning teams of each regional division entered the playoffs. MM Platinum beat Magesi F.C. 1-0 in the final, with both teams earning promotion to the 2022–23 National First Division. Regions Eastern Cape Stream A Stream B Free State Stream A Stream B Gauteng Stream A Stream B Kwazulu-Natal Stream A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020–21 SAFA Second Division
The 2020–21 SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons) was the 23rd season of the SAFA Second Division, the third tier for South African association football clubs, since its establishment in 1998. Due to the size of South Africa, the competition was split into nine divisions, one for each region. After the league stage of the regional competition was completed, the nine winning teams of each regional division entered the playoffs. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa The COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa was part of the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). On 5 March 2020, Minister of Health Zweli Mkhize had confirme ..., divisions were divided into two streams, and all games were played behind closed doors. Hungry Lions defeated Platinum City Rovers 5-4 on penalties, with both teams winning promotion to the 2021-22 National First Divi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019–20 SAFA Second Division
The 2019–20 SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons) was the 22nd season of the SAFA Second Division The SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons, and previously the Vodacom League between 1998 and 2012, was founded in 1998 as the overall third tier of South African association football, football. The compet ..., the third tier for South African association football clubs, since its establishment in 1998. Due to the size of South Africa, the competition was split into nine divisions, one for each region. After the league stage of the regional competition is completed, the nine winning teams of each regional division entered the playoffs. Regions Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng Kwazulu-Natal Limpopo Mpumalanga North West Northern Cape Western Cape Playoff stage Group A Group B Group C Semi-finals Playoff final References {{DEFAULTSORT:2019-20 SAFA Second Divisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2018–19 SAFA Second Division
The 2018–19 SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons) was the 21st season of the SAFA Second Division, the third tier for South African association football clubs, since its establishment in 1998. Due to the size of South Africa, the competition was split into nine divisions, one for each region. After the league stage of the regional competition was completed, the nine winning teams of each regional division entered the playoffs. JDR Stars won the playoff after defeating Steenberg United 1-0 in the final. Both teams were promoted to the National First Division The South African Championship, officially known as the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest league of South African football after the South African Premiership. Both the South African Championship and ..., with JDR Stars earning R1 million, and Steenberg United R500,000, in prize money. Regions Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2017–18 SAFA Second Division
The 2017–18 SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons) was the 20th season of the SAFA Second Division The SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons, and previously the Vodacom League between 1998 and 2012, was founded in 1998 as the overall third tier of South African association football, football. The compet ..., the third tier for South African association football clubs, since its establishment in 1998. Due to the size of South Africa, the competition was split into nine divisions, one for each region. After the league stage of the regional competition was completed, the nine winning teams of each regional division entered the playoffs. It was won by Maccabi F.C., who beat TS Sporting 5-4 on penalties. Both teams were promoted to the 2018-19 National First Division Regions Eastern Cape F.C. Buffalo and Mthatha City were both expelled from the league. Free State Young Masters were expelled from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015–16 SAFA Second Division
The 2015–16 SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons) was the 18th season of the SAFA Second Division, the third tier league for South African association football clubs, since its establishment in 1998. Due to the size of South Africa, the competition was split into nine divisions, one for each region. After the league stage of the regional competition was completed, the nine teams were placed into two 'streams', sometimes referred to as the Inland and Coastal streams. The teams that finished in first place of the stream stage contested in the playoffs to win promotion to the National First Division The South African Championship, officially known as the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the second-highest league of South African football after the South African Premiership. Both the South African Championship and ... as well as a substantial prize fund. Regions Eastern Cape Free State Gauteng Kwazul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024–25 National First Division
The 2024–25 National First Division (called the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons) ws the season from 23 August 2024 to May 2025 of South Africa's second tier of professional soccer, the National First Division, Motsepe Foundation Championship. Teams Team changes The following teams changes took place since the 2023–24 season. Promoted to 2024–25 South African Premier Division, 2024–25 Premiership * Magesi F.C., Magesi Relegated from 2023–24 South African Premier Division, 2023–24 Premiership * Cape Town Spurs F.C., Cape Town Spurs Promoted from 2023–24 SAFA Second Division * Highbury F.C., Highbury * Kruger United F.C., Kruger United Relegated from 2023–24 National First Division * MM Platinum F.C., La Masia * Platinum City F.C., Platinum City Rovers Name changes * Maritzburg United changed their name to Durban City F.C. (2024), Durban City after moving their home location to Durban. Purchases * Leruma United F.C., Leruma United purcha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SAFA Second Division
The SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons, and previously the Vodacom League between 1998 and 2012, was founded in 1998 as the overall third tier of South African association football, football. The competition is regulated by South African Football Association, SAFA, and until 2012 had been sponsored by mobile telecommunications company Vodacom. It features 144 teams in total, divided into 9 divisions, borders decided by the 9 geo-political provinces of South Africa: Eastern Cape, Free State (South African province), Free State, KwaZulu Natal, Northern Cape, Western Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West (South African province), North West. Each provincial division contains 16 teams. The winner of each provincial division qualifies for the annual promotional playoffs, where the winners of two streams are promoted to the National First Division. In each province, the two lowest-ranked teams by the end of the season, are relegate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kruger United F
Krüger, Krueger, Kreuger‘’’’ or Kruger (without the umlaut ü) are German surnames originating from ''Krüger'', meaning tavern-keeper in Low German and potter in Central German and Upper German, both associated with the Germanic word wikt:Krug, "jug". Notable people with the surname include: People * Adalbert Krueger (1832–1896), German astronomer * Alan Krueger (1960–2019), American economist * Alex Kruger (born 1963), English Olympic decathlete * Alma Kruger (1871–1960), American stage and film actress * Anne Osborn Krueger (born 1934), American economist * Anton Robert Krueger (born 1971), South African writer * Ashlyn Krueger (born 2004), American tennis player * Barbara Kruger (born 1945), American conceptual artist * Bernhard Krüger (1904–1989), German SS officer and counterfeiter * Bob Krueger (1935–2022), American politician * Bradley Kruger (born 1988), Dutch cricketer * Carl Kruger (born 1949), American politician * Clifford Krueger (19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
