2023–24 SAFA Second Division
| Season | 2023–24 |
|---|---|
← 2022–23 2024–25 → | |
The 2023–24 SAFA Second Division (known as the ABC Motsepe League for sponsorship reasons)[1] is the 26th season of the SAFA Second Division, the third tier for South African association football clubs, since its establishment in 1998. Due to the size of South Africa, the competition is split into nine divisions, one for each region. After the league stage of the regional competition is completed, the nine winning teams of each regional division enter the playoffs.[2]
The competition is administered by the South African Football Association.[3]
In January 2024, a game in the Limpopo A stream between Madridtas FC and Vondwe XI Bullets in Tshifudi outside Thohoyandou resulted in a referee being attacked.[4]
Regions
Eastern Cape
Newly promoted teams:[5]
- EMI
- Ayliff City
Free State
Newly promoted teams:[5]
- Ixias
- Super Eagles
Gauteng
Newly promoted teams:[5]
- Mike 1 Stars
- University of Johannesburg
The division was won by Dondol Stars for the second year in a row.[6]
Kwazulu-Natal
Newly promoted teams:[5]
- Dlangezwa Hellenic
- Swayimane United
The KwaZulu-Natal provincial playoffs were won by Njampela FC, who defeated uMsinga United 1-0 after extra time. The game ended 0-0 in regulation time. Their coach, Tshepo Motsoeneng, will be making his sixth appearance at the national playoffs.[7]
Limpopo
Newly promoted teams:[5]
- Nkowankowa Continental
- Sunrise FC
Mpumalanga
Newly promoted teams:[5]
- Phezulu
- MP Future Stars
The franchise of Passion F.C. was purchased by Cunningmore B.[8]
North West
Newly promoted teams:[5]
- Spain
- Montshioa Swallows
Northern Cape
Newly promoted teams:[5]
- Amaleven
- Mighty Movers
Western Cape
Newly promoted teams:[5]
- Junction Rovers
- Oriented Birds
Table
References
- ^ Laduma, Soccer. "SAFA and Motsepe Foundation renew ABC Mostepe League partnership". Soccer Laduma. Retrieved 27 December 2023.
- ^ "SAFA ABC Motsepe League". SAFA.net. 25 March 2017. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ^ "SAFA ABC Motsepe League - SAFA.net". 25 March 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ Munyai, Ofhani (15 January 2024). "Another match official manhandled in the ABC Motsepe League". FARPost. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Raophala, Mauwane (22 August 2023). "Teams promoted to ABC Motsepe League". FARPost. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (15 April 2024). "Dondol Stars crowned Gauteng ABC Motsepe League champions". FARPost. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (29 April 2024). "Tshepo Motsoeneng off to ABC Motsepe national playoffs for the sixth time". FARPost. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Raophala, Mauwane (22 July 2023). "Cunningmore B United secure ABC Motsepe League status". FARPost. Retrieved 25 January 2024.