The 2024/25 PSL season will undoubtedly go down as one of the most memorable in history, delivering a continuous stream of stunning action and matches overflowing with drama.
As the dust settles, Afrik-Foot takes a moment to revisit and highlight the top five most dramatic games that truly defined this unforgettable campaign.
- Marumo Gallants 2-0 Orlando Pirates (1 March 2025)
Perhaps the most significant upset of the season saw the Buccaneers, dramatically defeated by Bahlabane Ba Ntwa in a Betway Premiership clash at Toyota Free State Stadium.
This significant loss followed closely on the heels of a major defeat to Mamelodi Sundowns, creating a consecutive setback that strongly indicated Pirates' title aspirations were fading.
Adding salt to the wound, former player Gabadinho Mhango opened the scoring against his old club, before a regrettable own goal by Thalente Mbatha sealed their fate.
- Kaizer Chiefs 1-2 Mamelodi Sundowns (28 September 2024)
Under the guidance of their then-new coach, Nasreddine Nabi, Amakhosi had commenced the league season on a notably strong footing.
However, their impressive run was halted by their first league defeat, suffered at the hands of the reigning champions, the Tshwane giants.
While Amakhosi initially took the lead through Ranga Chivaviro, Masandawanaresponded decisively with goals from Iqraam Rayners and Lucas Ribeiro Costa to secure the win.
- Mamelodi Sundowns 4-1 Orlando Pirates (8 February 2025)
Though seemingly early in the second round, this match was widely dubbed a “league decider,” with its outcome poised to heavily influence the title favorites.
The Sea Robbers, Orlando Pirates, unfortunately conceded two goals in each half. Sundowns' dominant performance saw goals from Lucas Ribeiro (a brace), Teboho Mokoena, and Grant Kekana, while Deon Hotto managed to net the lone consolation for the Buccaneers.
- Kaizer Chiefs 0-4 Mamelodi Sundowns (2 November 2024)
Before inflicting that humiliating 4-1 defeat on Pirates, the Brazilians,had already asserted their dominance by hammering the mighty Phefeni Glamour Boys, 4-0 in the Carling Knockout Cup quarterfinal at FNB Stadium.
This marked Chiefs' second loss at the hands of Sundowns, with Iqraam Rayners scoring a brace, complemented by goals from Peter Shalulile and Khuliso Mudau.
- Orlando Pirates 1-1 TS Galaxy (17 May 2025)
In yet another dramatic encounter of the season, the Sea Robbers, Orlando Pirates, were held to a 1-1 draw by TS Galaxyin the Betway Premiership. This match was particularly notable as it was their first outing without coach Jose Riveiro, who had departed the club just a few games before the season's end.
Bandile Shandu initially put Pirates ahead, and they believed they had secured all three points, only to concede a heartbreaking last-minute equalizer from their former player, Mpho Mvelase.
