In a shocking playoff result at Olympia Park Stadium on Wednesday, Orbit College secured a 1-0 victory over Cape Town City, with a 47th-minute strike condemning the Citizens to relegation to the First Division.
The defeat marks a dramatic fall for Cape Town City, who fielded an experienced squad including PSL veterans Thulani Serero, Thabo Nodada, and Darren Keet.
Despite their star power, Eric Tinkler’s side failed to overcome the second-tier opponents across the playoff matches.
With this result, the 2025/26 Premier Soccer League lineup is now confirmed, featuring promoted Orbit College and Durban City alongside established sides like Mamelodi Sundowns, Orlando Pirates, and Kaizer Chiefs.
The loss represents a significant setback for Cape Town City, who become the latest PSL club to suffer relegation despite boasting top-flight quality players.
Today it hurts. Tomorrow marks the start of a response thatβll define us.
Thank you for your support, Citizens. Keep your heads up. We leave with heavy hearts, π»πΌπ π²πΊπ½ππ πΌπ»π²π π#iamCityFC pic.twitter.com/xhg3gigxsY
— Cape Town City FC (@CapeTownCityFC) June 25, 2025
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