The 2008–09 National First Division was the 13th season of the National First Division, the second tier of South African soccer, and took place between 29 August 2008 and 2 May 2009. The champions were Jomo Cosmos, who were promoted to the South African Premier Division alongside play-off victors Mpumalanga Black Aces. FC AK and Durban Stars were relegated SAFA Second Division.
| Season | 2008–09 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 29 August 2008 – 2 May 2009 |
| Champions | Jomo Cosmos |
| Promoted | Jomo Cosmos Mpumalanga Black Aces |
| Relegated | FC AK Durban Stars |
| Matches played | 168 |
| Goals scored | 429 (2.55 per match) |
← 2007–08 2009–10 → | |
Inland stream
editLeague table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jomo Cosmos (P) | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 22 | 13 | +9 | 33 | Qualification to Championship play-off |
| 2 | Mpumalanga Black Aces (O, P) | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 25 | +2 | 32 | Qualification to Promotion play-off |
| 3 | University of Pretoria | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 28 | 16 | +12 | 30 | |
| 4 | Winners Park | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 33 | −12 | 28 | |
| 5 | Dynamos | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 28 | 29 | −1 | 27 | |
| 6 | Black Leopards | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 25 | −1 | 26 | |
| 7 | Witbank Spurs | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 32 | −11 | 26 | |
| 8 | FC AK (R) | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 26 | +2 | 24 | Relegation to SAFA Second Division |
Coastal stream
editLeague table
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carara Kicks | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 22 | +14 | 39 | Qualification to Championship play-off |
| 2 | FC Cape Town | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 20 | +12 | 39 | Qualification to Promotion play-off |
| 3 | African Warriors | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 40 | 25 | +15 | 35 | |
| 4 | Ikapa Sporting | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 26 | +4 | 35 | |
| 5 | Hanover Park | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 28 | 35 | −7 | 27 | |
| 6 | Vasco da Gama | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 29 | −5 | 24 | |
| 7 | Nathi Lions | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 26 | −6 | 20 | |
| 8 | Durban Stars (R) | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 20 | 47 | −27 | 13 | Relegation to SAFA Second Division |
Championship play-off
editFirst leg
| Carara Kicks | 0–0 | Jomo Cosmos |
|---|---|---|
Second leg
| Jomo Cosmos | 2–1 | Carara Kicks |
|---|---|---|
Gwekwerere  10', 53' |
Tomanyane 8' |
Source:[1]
Promotion play-off
editSemi-finals
editFirst leg
| Carara Kicks | 1–1 | Mpumalanga Black Aces |
|---|---|---|
Second leg
| Mpumalanga Black Aces | 2–1 | Carara Kicks |
|---|---|---|
First leg
| Thanda Royal Zulu | 0–0 | FC Cape Town |
|---|---|---|
Second leg
| FC Cape Town | 1–1 | Thanda Royal Zulu |
|---|---|---|
Thanda Royal Zulu win on away goals.[3]
Final
editFirst leg
| Mpumalanga Black Aces | 0–0 | Thanda Royal Zulu |
|---|---|---|
Second leg
| Thanda Royal Zulu | 0–3 | Mpumalanga Black Aces |
|---|---|---|
Source:[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "South Africa 2008/09". RSSSF. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ a b "1st Division - 2008-09". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- ^ "Thanda Royal Zulu Club History". www.thenfd.co.za. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
External links
edit- South Africa 2008/09 at RSSSF