2007–08 Premier Soccer League
| Season | 2007–08 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Supersport United 1st PSL title |
| Relegated | Black Leopards Jomo Cosmos |
| 2009 CAF Champions League | Supersport United Ajax Cape Town |
| 2009 CAF Confederation Cup | Mamelodi Sundowns (via domestic cup) |
| Matches played | 240 |
| Goals scored | 532 (2.22 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | James Chamanga (14) |
| Biggest home win | Supersport United 6-2 Free State Stars (23 Mar 2008)[1] |
| Biggest away win | Mamelodi Sundowns 0-4 Free State Stars (18 May 2008)[2] |
| Highest scoring | Moroka Swallows 6-2 Platinum Stars (09 Dec 2007) (8 goals) |
| Average attendance | 6,157 [3] |
← 2006–07 2008–09 → | |
The following is the final results of the 2007–08 Premier Soccer League football season in South Africa.
Final table
| P | W | D | L | F | A | GD | Pts | ||
| 1 | Supersport United | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 40 | 26 | 14 | 54 |
| 2 | Ajax Cape Town | 30 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 44 | 27 | 17 | 52 |
| 3 | Engen Santos | 30 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 36 | 29 | 7 | 49 |
| 4 | Mamelodi Sundowns | 30 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 40 | 35 | 5 | 47 |
| 5 | Free State Stars | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 43 | 40 | 3 | 45 |
| 6 | Kaizer Chiefs | 30 | 10 | 13 | 7 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 43 |
| 7 | Moroka Swallows | 30 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 41 | 41 | 0 | 43 |
| 8 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 38 | 30 | 8 | 42 |
| 9 | Golden Arrows | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 34 | 32 | 2 | 41 |
| 10 | Platinum Stars | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 28 | 32 | -4 | 40 |
| 11 | Bloemfontein Celtic | 30 | 11 | 6 | 13 | 30 | 35 | -5 | 39 |
| 12 | Bidvest Wits | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 28 | 35 | -7 | 38 |
| 13 | AmaZulu | 30 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 27 | 36 | -9 | 34 |
| 14 | Thanda Royal Zulu | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 31 | 44 | -13 | 31 |
| 15 | Black Leopards | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 27 | 42 | -15 | 29 |
| 16 | Jomo Cosmos | 30 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 28 | -15 | 22 |
P = Matches played; W = Matches won; D = Matches drawn; L = Matches lost; F = Goals for; A = Goals against; GD = Goal difference; Pts = Points. Blue = teams qualified for 2009 CAF Champions League; Green = 2009 CAF Confederation Cup; Red, teams relegated
Awards
PSL
- Footballer of the Year
Teko Modise (Orlando Pirates)
- Chairman’s Award
Musa Otieno (Santos)
- Referee of the Season
- Assistant Referee of the Season
ABSA Premiership
- Player of the Season
Elias Pelembe (Supersport United)
- Players’ Player of the Season
Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Coach of the Season
Gavin Hunt (Supersport United)
- Goalkeeper of the Season
Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Lesley Manyathela Golden Boot Award
James Chamanga (Moroka Swallows)
- Awesome Goal of the Season
Siboniso Gaxa (Supersport United) vs Mamelodi Sundowns
Nedbank Cup
- Player of the Tournament
Vusiwe Masondo (Mpumalanga Black Aces)
- Most Promising Player of the Tournament
Thabang Rooi (Mpumalanga Black Aces)
Telkom Knockout
- Player of the Tournament
Itumeleng Khune (Kaizer Chiefs)
Top goalscorers
Last updated: May 17, 2008
Source: PSL official website
Kits 2007-2008
| Team | Supplier | Shirt sponsor |
|---|---|---|
| Ajax CT | Puma | MTN |
| AmaZulu | Reebok | SPAR |
| Bidvest Wits | Hummel | Bidvest |
| Black Leopards | Umbro | MTN |
| Bloemfontein Celtic | Reebok | Vodacom |
| Engen Santos | Puma | Engen |
| Free State Stars | Umbro | Vacant |
| Golden Arrows | Umbro | MTN |
| Jomo Cosmos | Puma | Bonitas |
| Kaizer Chiefs | Nike | Vodacom |
| Mamelodi Sundowns | Diadora | MTN |
| Moroka Swallows | Mitre | VW |
| Orlando Pirates | Adidas | Vodacom |
| Platinum Stars | Kappa | Dunns |
| Supersport United | Hummel | DStv |
| Thanda Royal Zulu | Puma | Thanda |
References
- ^ "SA Premiership 2007-2008 Season Domestic Stats". football365.co.za. 3 May 2008.
- ^ "SA Premiership 2007-2008 Season Stats". football365.co.za. 24 May 2008.
- ^ "SA Premiership 2008-2009 Season Attendance Table". football365.co.za. 24 May 2008.