Mamelodi Sundowns Retain ABSA Premiership Title
Mamelodi Sundowns retained the ABSA premiership on Saturday after beating Free State Stars 1-0 at Goble Park.
Free State Stars were consequently relegated after finishing bottom of the log.
Sundowns struck late in the first half through Phakamani Mahlambi which enabled the Brazilians to open a two-point gap over runners up Orlando Pirates who finished on 57 points after a 3-0 win over Polokwane City.
The Brazilians have now won the title 3 times in the past four seasons.
ABSA PREMIERSHIP RESULTS ON THE final DAY OF THE 2018/19 SEASON
SuperSport United 0-2 Highlands Park
Orlando Pirates 3-0 Polokwane City
Black Leopards 1-0 Cape Town City
Bloemfontein Celtic 3-1 AmaZulu
Golden Arrows 0-1 Bidvest Wits
Chippa United 1-0 Kaizer Chiefs
Baroka FC 1-1 Maritzburg United
Free State Stars 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns