Milford FC secured a historic promotion to the Betway Premiership with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Magesi FC in the Betway Premiership Promotion Play-Offs, a result that not only sent the Stallions into South Africa’s top flight for the first time but also condemned Magesi to relegation. Menzi Chili’s crucial equaliser ensured Milford finished atop the play-off standings, capping a tense finale. Meanwhile, Orbit College have already dropped out of the Premiership after managing just 24 points from 30 matches, while Kruger United had earlier sealed their own promotion by winning the Motsepe Foundation Championship title. The 2025/26 season will thus see two clubs go up and two go down.
Milford’s rise is a genuine fairytale.