The Premier Soccer League (PSL) in Pretoria
Established in 1996, The Premier Soccer League (PSL) also known as ABSA Premiership has helped raise the standard of club soccer in South Africa.
Trading name of National Soccer League (NSL), the PSL is an Affiliate Member of the South African Football Association (SAFA) and the administrator of professional football in the Republic of South Africa.
Sponsors of the PSL include popular brands like Nedbank, Telkom, Absa, and the official suppliers are Castle, Coca-Cola and Vodacom. The PSL has insured better media coverage and much-improved revenue through strong sponsorship deals.
PSL Teams include:
• Kaizer Chiefs
• Orlando Pirates
• Platinum Stars
• Free State Stars
• Bloemfontein Celtic
• Bidvest Wits
• Maritzburg United
• University of Pretoria
• SuperSport United
• Moroka Swallows
• Mamelodi Sundowns
• Golden Arrows
• AmaZulu
• Black Leopards
• Ajax Cape Town 20
• Chippa United
Visit www.psl.co.za for more information.
In 1997 Manning Rangers were first on the list of crowned champions of the PSL. Mamelodi Sundowns conquered the league from 1998 to 2000.
From 1998 to 2000 the league was conquered by Mamelodi Sundowns. Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs were are also among the PSL champions.
After a tough 2012 – 2013 season, Kaizer Chiefs emerged as the defending champions and will surely do their best to hold onto their top spot in the coming months.
Visit www.psl.co.za for more information.
Stadiums in Pretoria hosting PSL games:
Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe Stadium
Atteridgeville, Pretoria
Capacity of 28,900
Related: Tourism in Atteridgeville.
Loftus Versfeld Stadium
Kirkness Street, Pretoria 0007
Capacity: 51,762
Main article: Loftus Versfeld Stadium.
ABSA Tuks Stadium
South Street, Hatfield Pretoria (Tshwane)
Capacity: 8000
2014 ABSA Premiership fixtures scheduled at Pretoria Stadiums:
DATE | MATCH | TIME | VENUE |
MARCH 2014 | |||
30-Mar | Mamelodi Sundowns v University of Pretoria | 3:30pm | Loftus Stadium |
APRIL 2014 | |||
4-Apr | Moroka Swallows v Ajax Cape Town | 8pm | Dobsonville Stadium |
5-Apr | SuperSport United v Orlando Pirates | 3pm | Lucas Moripe Stadium |
5-Apr | University of Pretoria v Polokwane City | 6pm | Tuks Stadium |
8-Apr | University of Pretoria v Moroka Swallows | 7:30pm | Tuks Stadium |
9-Apr | Mamelodi Sundowns v Bloemfontein Celtic | 7:30pm | Loftus Stadium |
16-Apr | Mamelodi Sundowns v Black Aces | 7:30pm | Loftus Stadium |
19-Apr | SuperSport United v Wits | 3pm | Lucas Moripe Stadium |
26-Apr | Mamelodi Sundowns v SuperSport United | 8:15pm | Loftus Stadium |
MAY 2014 | |||
7-May | SuperSport United v University of Pretoria | 7:30pm | Lucas Moripe Stadium |
10-May | SuperSport United v Polokwane City | 3pm | Lucas Moripe Stadium |
Related article: Pretoria Stadiums and Arenas