2007–08 Premier Soccer League

The following is the final results of the 2007–08 Premier Soccer League football season in South Africa.

Premier Soccer League
Season2007–08
ChampionsSupersport United
1st PSL title
RelegatedBlack Leopards
Jomo Cosmos
2009 CAF Champions LeagueSupersport United
Ajax Cape Town
2009 CAF Confederation CupMamelodi Sundowns (via domestic cup)
Matches played240
Goals scored532 (2.22 per match)
Top goalscorerJames Chamanga (14)
Biggest home winSupersport United 6-2 Free State Stars (23 Mar 2008)[1]
Biggest away winMamelodi Sundowns 0-4 Free State Stars (18 May 2008)[2]
Highest scoringMoroka Swallows 6-2 Platinum Stars (9 Dec 2007)
(8 goals)
Longest winning run(7 wins)
Mamelodi Sundowns
Longest unbeaten run(13 games)
Engen Santos
Longest winless run(19 games)
Jomo Cosmos
Longest losing run(6 games)
Black Leopards
Average attendance6,157 [3]

Final table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1Supersport United3016684026+1454Qualification for 2008 CAF Champions League
2Ajax Cape Town30141064427+1752
3Engen Santos30121353629+749
4Mamelodi Sundowns3013894035+547Qualification for 2008 CAF Confederation Cup
5Free State Stars3012994340+345
6Kaizer Chiefs30101373220+1243
7Moroka Swallows30127114141043
8Orlando Pirates.30126123830+842
9Golden Arrows30101193432+241
10Platinum Stars301010102832−440
11Bloemfontein Celtic30116133035−539
12Bidvest Wits30108122835−738
13Amazulu3097142736−934
14Thanda Royal Zulu3087153144−1331
15Black Leopards3085172742−1529Qualification for Relegation Play off
16Jomo Cosmos30216121328−1522Relegation to National First Division
Updated to match(es) played on 12 March 2020. Source: Premier Soccer League
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goaldifference; 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

Ace Ncobo

  • Assistant Referee of the Season

Enoch Molefe

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

GoalsPlayerTeam
14
James ChamangaMoroka Swallows
13
Diyo SibisiFree State Stars
12
Erwin IsaacsEngen Santos
11
Katlego MashegoSupersport United
Sandile NdlovuMoroka Swallows
10
Serge DjiehouaThanda Royal Zulu
Excellent WalazaOrlando Pirates

Last updated: 17 May 2008
Source: PSL official website

Kits 2007-2008

TeamSupplierShirt sponsor
Ajax CTPumaMTN
AmaZuluReebokSPAR
Bidvest WitsHummelBidvest
Black LeopardsUmbroMTN
Bloemfontein CelticReebokVodacom
Engen SantosPumaEngen
Free State StarsUmbroVacant
Golden ArrowsUmbroMTN
Jomo CosmosPumaBonitas
Kaizer ChiefsNikeVodacom
Mamelodi SundownsDiadoraMTN
Moroka SwallowsMitreVolkswagen
Orlando PiratesAdidasVodacom
Platinum StarsKappaDunns
Supersport UnitedHummelDStv
Thanda Royal ZuluPumaThanda

References