2026–27 National First Division
| Season | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 21 August 2026 - May 2027 |
| Matches | 2 |
| Goals | 5 (2.5 per match) |
← 2025–26 2027–28 → | |
The 2026–27 National First Division (called the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons) is the season from August 2026 to May 2027 of South Africa's second tier of professional soccer, the National First Division.
Teams
Team changes
The following teams changes took place since the 2025–26 season.
Promoted to 2026–27 Premiership
Relegated from 2025–26 Premiership
Promoted from 2025–26 SAFA Second Division
- Hope
- NWU Soccer Institute[4]
Relegated from 2025–26 National First Division
Name changes
- Casric Stars changed its name to Real Native.[6]
Table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Native | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | Promotion to Premiership |
| 2 | Venda | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Promotion Play-offs |
| 3 | Lerumo Lions | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | The Bees | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5 | Gomora United | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 6 | Hope | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 7 | Hungry Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 8 | Highbury | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 9 | Leicesterford City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 10 | Magesi | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 11 | Midlands Wanderers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 12 | NWU Soccer Institute | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Orbit College | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | Upington City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 15 | University of Pretoria | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Relegation to ABC Motsepe League |
| 16 | Cape Town City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 |
First match(es) will be played: 2026. Source: National First Division
Results
- As of 22 August 2026
Statistics
Goalscorers
- As of 22 August 2026
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Siphamandla Mlilo |
Real Native | 1 |
| Xolani Slawula |
Real Native | ||
 Rai Vloet |
Cape Town City | ||
 Douglas Mapfumo |
Venda | ||
| "unknown" |
Lerumo Lions | ||
See also
References
- ↑ Rabothe, Tshepo (2 May 2026). "Kruger United seal Betway Premiership automatic promotion". FARPost. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ Madyira, Michael (13 June 2026). "Magesi relegated from Betway Premiership, Milford promoted". FARPost. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ "Magesi gets lowest mark in PSL play-offs history class". Kick Off. 16 June 2026. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ Raophala, Mauwane (7 June 2026). "Hope FC crowned ABC Motsepe League National Playoffs champions". FARPost. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ Rabothe, Tshepo (10 May 2026). "Black Leopards join Baroka in amateur league, CT City continue promotion chase". FARPost. Retrieved 22 June 2026.
- ↑ Munyai, Ofhani (29 July 2026). "NFD fixtures released: New club name confirmed and status deal collapses". FARPost. Retrieved 1 August 2026.