PSL Final Day Drama – Orlando Pirates crowned, Kaizer Chiefs beaten & Orbit College relegated!

Orlando Pirates are the new Premier Soccer League champions after their 2-0 win over Orbit College at the Mbombela Stadium. 

The Sea Robbers came into the match trailing Mamelodi Sundowns by two points, explaining why they needed maximum points against the Mswenko Boys.

As fate would have it, the Soweto giants claimed the much-needed win bizarrely. The first goal came from Orbit College goalkeeper Sabelo Nkomo, who punched a corner ball into the back of the net in the stroke of half-time.

Just five minutes after the pause, it was 2-0 as the Mswenko Boys defender Ndumiso Ngiba turned the ball into his own net to help Bucs claim the trophy. Nkomo made some crucial saves, but they were not enough as his team was relegated to the second-tier after Magesi beat Richards Bay 1-0 to get into the relegation/promotion play-offs.

Chiefs end season with defeat

Kaizer Chiefs came into the game against Chippa United at the Moses Mabhida Stadium with literally nothing to lose.

The Glamour Boys had already secured their top-three ticket, which gave them a slot in the CAF Confederation Cup next season, as opposed to the Chilli Boys, who were desperate for three points to guarantee themselves safety. 

Chippa United collected the needed points as they beat Amakhosi by a solitary goal thanks to Sammy Seabi’s strike.

Who will play in the MTN8?

Chiefs will play in the MTN8 next season after missing the initial two seasons following a 10th and ninth place finish respectively.

The defending champions, Orlando Pirates, are joined by Mamelodi Sundowns, AmaZulu, Sekhukhune United, Golden Arrows, Polokwane City, and Durban City, who are playing the PSL for the first time in their history.

Magesi FC will play in the promotion/relegation play-offs.