National First Division South Africa 2025/2026
Dates
21.08.2025
- 17.05.2026
Category
South Africa
Participants
16
South African Championship Stat
Over 1.5 goals
67%
Over 2.5 goals
42%
Goals
550
Goals per match
2.28
Goals per match (Home)
1.37
Goals per match (Away)
0.91
Both team scored
48%
Under 2.5
58%
Results
Season 2025/2026
Season 2024/2025
Season 2023/2024
Season 2022/2023
Season 2021/2022
Season 2020/2021
Season 2019/2020
Season 2018/2019
Season 2017/2018
Season 2016/2017
Season 2015/2016
Season 2014/2015
Season 2013/2014
Season 2012/2013
Season 2011/2012
Season 2010/2011
Season 2009/2010
Season 2008/2009
Season 2007/2008
Regular Season
Leicesterford - Cape Town City FC
17 may 2026, 09:00
Leicesterford
2
:
4
Cape Town City FC
Hungry Lions FC - Milford FC
17 may 2026, 09:00
Hungry Lions FC
0
:
0
Milford FC
University of Pretoria - Midlands Wand.
17 may 2026, 09:00
University of Pretoria
6
:
2
Midlands Wand.
Venda - Highbury
17 may 2026, 09:00
Venda
1
:
2
Highbury
Kruger United - The Bees
17 may 2026, 09:00
Kruger United
2
:
2
The Bees
Lerumo Lions - Black Leopards
17 may 2026, 09:00
Lerumo Lions
4
:
0
Black Leopards
Baroka FC - Upington City
17 may 2026, 09:00
Baroka FC
0
:
0
Upington City
Casric Stars FC - Gomora United
17 may 2026, 09:00
Casric Stars FC
3
:
1
Gomora United
Milford FC - University of Pretoria
10 may 2026, 09:00
Milford FC
2
:
0
University of Pretoria
Black Leopards - Venda
10 may 2026, 09:00
Black Leopards
2
:
1
Venda
National First Division South Africa Top Players
| № | Player | Team | Player Goals / Team Goals | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
|
9
51
|
18% |
| 2 |
|
|
8
46
|
17% |
| 3 |
|
|
6
26
|
23% |
| 4 |
|
|
6
35
|
17% |
| 5 |
|
|
5
46
|
11% |
| 6 |
|
|
5
37
|
14% |
| 7 |
|
|
5
46
|
11% |
| 8 |
|
|
5
46
|
11% |
| 9 |
|
|
5
30
|
17% |
| 10 |
|
|
4
20
|
20% |
Winners of National First Division South Africa
Season
Champion
National First Division South Africa 2023/2024
Magesi FC
National First Division South Africa 2022/2023
Polokwane City
National First Division South Africa 2021/2022
Richards Bay
National First Division South Africa 2020/2021
Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandil
National First Division South Africa 2019/2020
Moroka Swallows
National First Division South Africa Latest News
Football news
National First Division Champions Kruger United confirmed as Motsepe Foundation Champions
Football news
Motsepe Foundation Championship side Cape Town City announces Miguel Timm as their new signing
Football news
Cape Town City face Upington City this weekend as the National First Division matches resume
National First Division
| Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Also known as | GladAfrica Championship, Motsepe Foundation Championship |
| Year of foundation | 1985 |
| Country | South Africa |
| League level | Second |
| Number of teams | 16 |
| Format | Double round-robin |
| Season starts | Usually August |
| Duration | Approximately 9 months |
| Organizer | South African Football Association (SAFA) |
| League official website | https://www.safa.net/ |
| Qualifier for | Promotion to Premier Soccer League (PSL) |
| Related competitions | Nedbank Cup (qualification for teams below a certain league position) |
| Known teams | Magesi FC, University of Pretoria, Baroka FC, Maritzburg United |
| Where to watch, broadcast | Limited broadcasts, mainly on SuperSport |
| Previous winner | Richards Bay FC (2022-2023 season) |
| List of sponsors | GladAfrica |