Former Premier Soccer League [PSL] champions Santos FC have been expelled from the ABC Motsepe League, a decision the club’s management plans to challenge.
The Cape Town outfit received official communication from SAFA Cape Town on Monday, 3 November. The ruling follows Santos’ legal battle with SAFA after they were barred from participating in the Nedbank Cup playoffs over outstanding financial obligations.
The club had taken the matter to court, which was later referred to arbitration. However, before a final verdict was reached, Santos were informed of their expulsion from the league.
“It is true,” confirmed club chairman Goolam Allie to FARPost. “From my perspective, there is no justification. We will obviously contest it.”
Meanwhile, the Western Cape ABC Motsepe League remains on hold, facing yet another delay to the season kickoff. Last campaign, Santos finished fourth, 16 points adrift winners, Hanover Park FC.
2025/25 ABC MOTSEPE LEAGUE UNDERWAY
Elsewhere across the country, the ABC Motsepe provincial leagues are in full swing:
Eastern Cape: FC Buffalo City Relatives and Bizana Pondo Chiefs lead the coastal and inland streams after three matches.
Free State: Tower United sit top after three rounds. Gauteng: The University of Johannesburg lead the standings after four games.
KwaZulu-Natal: Umvoti (Stream A) and Umsinga (Stream B) are setting the pace after six matches.
Mpumalanga: Phezulu FC lead Stream A, while Luthuli Brigades top Stream B after four games.
North West: After three games, NW Signal and Thames FC lead Streams A and B, respectively.
Limpopo & Northern Cape: Seasons are set to kick off this weekend and next week.
The provincial champions will gather at season’s end for the ABC Motsepe National Playoffs. The two teams that reach the final will seal promotion to the Motsepe Foundation Championship. Last season, Gomora United from Gauteng and The Bees from Mpumalanga earned those coveted spots.
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