The 2025–26 National First Division (called the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons) is the season from August 2025 to May 2026 of South Africa's second tier of professional soccer, the National First Division.
It was won by Kruger United. Baroka and Black Leopards were relegated.
Teams
Team changes
The following teams changes took place since the 2024–25 season.
Promoted to 2025–26 Premiership Durban City Orbit College
Relegated from 2024–25 Premiership Cape Town City
Promoted from 2024–25 SAFA Second Division Gomora United The Bees Midlands Wanderers
Relegated from 2024–25 National First Division Cape Town Spurs Leruma United
Purchases Lerumo Lions purchased the status of Pretoria Callies. Leicesterford City purchased JDR Stars.
Table
Play-offs Table
Results
See also 2025-26 South African Premiership 2025-26 ABC Motsepe League
References