The 2026–27 National First Division (called the Motsepe Foundation Championship for sponsorship reasons) is the season from August 2026 to May 2027 of South Africa's second tier of professional soccer, the National First Division.
Teams
Team changes
The following teams changes took place since the 2025–26 season.
Promoted to 2026–27 Premiership Kruger United Milford
Relegated from 2025–26 Premiership Magesi Orbit College
Promoted from 2025–26 SAFA Second Division Hope NWU Soccer Institute
Relegated from 2025–26 National First Division Baroka Black Leopards
Name changes Casric Stars changed its name to Real Native.
Team squads
The list below are footballers registered to football clubs for 2026/27 season. Cape Town City
Gomora United
Highbury Hope
Hungry Lions Leicesterford City
Table
Results
Statistics Goalscorers
RankPlayerClubGoals1 Kavendree MakheneLeicesterford City42 Tiklas ThutlwaGomora United33 Rai VloetCape Town City2 Leletu SkelemReal Native Cheswyn PhilanderCape Town City Unathi FunaniHighbury Nyakala RaphaduMagesi Palelo MafuyekaUpington City
Top Assist
See also 2026–27 South African Premiership 2026–27 ABC Motsepe League
References