2008–09 National First Division
The 2008–09 National First Division was the 13th season of the National First Division, the second tier of South African soccer, and took place between 29 August 2008 and 2 May 2009. The champions were Jomo Cosmos, who were promoted to the South African Premier Division alongside play-off victors Mpumalanga Black Aces. FC AK and Durban Stars were relegated SAFA Second Division.
| Season | 2008–09 | 
|---|---|
| Dates | 29 August 2008 – 2 May 2009 | 
| Champions | Jomo Cosmos | 
| Promoted | Jomo Cosmos Mpumalanga Black Aces | 
| Relegated | FC AK Durban Stars | 
| Matches played | 168 | 
| Goals scored | 429 (2.55 per match) | 
| ← 2007–08  2009–10 →  | |
Inland stream
    
    League table
    
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jomo Cosmos (P) | 21 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 22 | 13 | +9 | 33 | Qualification to Championship play-off | 
| 2 | Mpumalanga Black Aces (O, P) | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 25 | +2 | 32 | Qualification to Promotion play-off | 
| 3 | University of Pretoria | 21 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 28 | 16 | +12 | 30 | |
| 4 | Winners Park | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 33 | −12 | 28 | |
| 5 | Dynamos | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 28 | 29 | −1 | 27 | |
| 6 | Black Leopards | 21 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 24 | 25 | −1 | 26 | |
| 7 | Witbank Spurs | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 21 | 32 | −11 | 26 | |
| 8 | FC AK (R) | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 28 | 26 | +2 | 24 | Relegation to SAFA Second Division | 
Coastal stream
    
    League table
    
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carara Kicks | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 22 | +14 | 39 | Qualification to Championship play-off | 
| 2 | FC Cape Town | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 32 | 20 | +12 | 39 | Qualification to Promotion play-off | 
| 3 | African Warriors | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 40 | 25 | +15 | 35 | |
| 4 | Ikapa Sporting | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 30 | 26 | +4 | 35 | |
| 5 | Hanover Park | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 28 | 35 | −7 | 27 | |
| 6 | Vasco da Gama | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 24 | 29 | −5 | 24 | |
| 7 | Nathi Lions | 21 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 20 | 26 | −6 | 20 | |
| 8 | Durban Stars (R) | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 20 | 47 | −27 | 13 | Relegation to SAFA Second Division | 
Championship play-off
    
First leg
| Carara Kicks | 0–0 | Jomo Cosmos | 
|---|---|---|
Second leg
| Jomo Cosmos | 2–1 | Carara Kicks | 
|---|---|---|
| Gwekwerere  10', 53' | Tomanyane  8' | 
Source:[1]
Promotion play-off
    
    Semi-finals
    
First leg
| Carara Kicks | 1–1 | Mpumalanga Black Aces | 
|---|---|---|
Second leg
| Mpumalanga Black Aces | 2–1 | Carara Kicks | 
|---|---|---|
First leg
| Thanda Royal Zulu | 0–0 | FC Cape Town | 
|---|---|---|
Second leg
| FC Cape Town | 1–1 | Thanda Royal Zulu | 
|---|---|---|
Thanda Royal Zulu win on away goals.[3]
Final
    
First leg
| Mpumalanga Black Aces | 0–0 | Thanda Royal Zulu | 
|---|---|---|
Second leg
| Thanda Royal Zulu | 0–3 | Mpumalanga Black Aces | 
|---|---|---|
Source:[1]
References
    
- "South Africa 2008/09". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- "1st Division - 2008-09". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
- "Thanda Royal Zulu Club History". www.thenfd.co.za. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
External links
    
- South Africa 2008/09 at RSSSF
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