FIFA World Cup Appearances:
South Africa has qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times: 1998, 2002, and 2010, hosting the tournament in 2010.
Africa Cup of Nations:
South Africa won the Africa Cup of Nations in 1996 and reached the final in 1998.
Most Appearances:
Aaron Mokoena holds the record for most caps with 107 appearances for the national team, while Benni McCarthy is the team’s top scorer with 31 goals.
Club Records:
Other Statistics:
Market Value:
Mamelodi Sundowns FC had the highest market value in the 2023/2024 DSTV Premiership, followed by Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.
Support:
Kaizer Chiefs is the most supported sports team in South Africa, followed by Orlando Pirates and the national team, Bafana Bafana.
South Africa’s Premier Soccer League (PSL) has become the benchmark of professional football on the African continent. With fierce rivalries, world-class players, and passionate supporters, PSL clubs have broken numerous records over the years. Below is a comprehensive look at the most outstanding club achievements and statistics in the league’s history.
Club | PSL Titles | Total Top-Flight League Titles |
|---|---|---|
Mamelodi Sundowns | 13 | 15 |
Kaizer Chiefs | 4 | 12 |
Orlando Pirates | 4 | 9 |
Mamelodi Sundowns leads with the most league titles overall, including a record-breaking run in the PSL era. Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates, while dominant in earlier decades, have won fewer titles since the PSL’s formation in 1996.
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Record | Club | Season | Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
Most Goals in a PSL Season | Mamelodi Sundowns | 2023/24 | 73 |
Most Goals in All Competitions (Season) | Mamelodi Sundowns | 2023/24 | 105 |
Fewest Goals Scored | Mpumalanga Black Aces | 2004/05 | 22 |
Most Goals Conceded | Santos | 1998/99 | 85 |
Fewest Goals Conceded | SuperSport United | 2007/08 | 19 |
Best Goal Difference | Mamelodi Sundowns | 2023/24 | +44 |
Worst Goal Difference | Santos | 1998/99 | -63 |
Mamelodi Sundowns holds the record for the most dominant attack and best goal difference, while Santos had one of the most difficult defensive seasons on record.
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Club | Approximate Total Trophies |
|---|---|
Kaizer Chiefs | 93+ |
Orlando Pirates | 30+ |
Mamelodi Sundowns | 25+ |
Kaizer Chiefs is the most decorated football club in South Africa with major domestic and continental honours. This count includes pre-PSL trophies such as BP Top 8, Mainstay Cup, and Charity Spectaculars.
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Rank | Club | Squad Market Value (Estimated) |
|---|---|---|
1 | Mamelodi Sundowns | Highest |
2 | Orlando Pirates | High |
3 | Kaizer Chiefs | Competitive |
Sundowns tops the market value table due to their investment in high-calibre players for CAF Champions League competition.
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Kaizer Chiefs leads by a wide margin in television viewership, merchandise sales, and stadium attendances.
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Most Goals in a Season (Individual) | Collins Mbesuma (Kaizer Chiefs) | 2004/05 | 25 |
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Record | Player | Stat / Club |
|---|---|---|
Most PSL Goals (All-Time) | Siyabonga Nomvethe | 123 |
Most Official League Goals (PSL) | Nomvethe & Mudau | 111 each |
Most Goals for One Club | Wilfred Mugeyi | 106 (Umtata Bush Bucks) |
Most Goals for Sundowns | Daniel Mudau | 93 |
Most Appearances in PSL | Edries Burton | 316 |
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Metric | Stat |
|---|---|
Home Win Rate | 45% |
Draw Rate | 26% |
Over 1.5 Goals in Match | 61% |
Over 2.5 Goals in Match | 31% |
These stats reflect the balanced competitiveness of the PSL, with tight defenses and unpredictable outcomes.
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