The 2007–08 South African Premiership, known as the ABSA Premiership for sponsorship purposes, and also commonly referred to as the PSL after the governing body, was the twelfth season of the Premiership since its establishment in 1996.
It was won by Supersport United, their first league title.[4][5]
Team changes
Silver Stars, runners-up in the previous season, were sponsored by the Royal Bafokeng Nation, and were renamed Platinum Stars, moving to the Royal Bafokeng Stadium near Rustenburg, while Benoni United sold their franchise to Thanda Zulu Royal, located in Durban.[4]
Maritzburg United were relegated at the end of the 2006–07 season, and replaced by 2006–07 National First Division champions Free State Stars.
Sponsorship
The league was renamed the ABSA Premiership after a R500-million sponsorship deal with banking group ABSA.[6]
Final table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Supersport United | 30 | 16 | 6 | 8 | 40 | 26 | +14 | 54 | Qualification for 2008 CAF Champions League |
| 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 | Qualification for 2008 CAF Confederation Cup |
| 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 | Qualification for Relegation Play off |
| 16 | Jomo Cosmos | 30 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 28 | −15 | 22 | Relegation to National First Division |
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goal scored; 4) lead-to-Head points; 5) Head-to-lead goal difference; 6) Head-to-lead goal scored; 7) Playoff
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: 17 May 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 | Volkswagen |
| 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. Archived from the original on 20 April 2007. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
- ^ "SA Premiership 2007-2008 Season Stats". football365.co.za. 24 May 2008. Archived from the original on 11 July 2011. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
- ^ "SA Premiership 2008-2009 Season Attendance Table". football365.co.za. 24 May 2008. Archived from the original on 28 November 2007. Retrieved 30 March 2010.
- ^ a b "South Africa 2007/08". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Staff Reporter (18 May 2008). "Ajax 'robbed' of PSL top spot". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
- ^ Staff Reporter (26 September 2007). "Absa becomes main sponsor of PSL". The Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 1 January 2025.