1977 National Football League (South Africa)

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National Football League
Season1977
Champions Highlands Park
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The 1977 National Football League was the final season of the South African National Football League before it folded [1] into the non-racial National Professional Soccer League. It was won by Highlands Park. [2] [3]

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Final table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 Highlands Park F.C. 2417345220+3237Champion of the League
2 Lusitano F.C. 2415723810+2837
3 Durban United F.C. 2413743215+1733
4 Hellenic F.C. 2411493529+626
5 Wits University F.C. 249872124−326
6 Arcadia Shepherds F.C. 249873127+426
7 Maritzburg F.C. 246993231+121
8 Durban City F.C. 2485113136−521
9 East London United F.C. 2466122031−1118
10 Rangers F.C. 2458112134−1318
11 Cape Town City F.C. 2465132235−1317
12 Roodepoort Guild [lower-alpha 1] 2455141838−2015
13 Germiston Callies F.C. 2454151749−3214
Source: rsssf.com
Notes:
  1. ↑ Previously Guild Apollo

NB: 3 more losses than wins; odd number of draws; 9 more goals conceded than scored.

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References

  1. ↑ {{Cite web |title=Football in South Africa Timeline 1862-2012 {{|}} South African History Online |url=https://www.sahistory.org.za/article/football-south-africa-timeline-1862-2012 |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=www.sahistory.org.za}}
  2. ↑ "South Africa 1977". www.rsssf.org. Retrieved 14 September 2023.
  3. ↑ "Our History | Highlands Park Football Club". www.highlandspark.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
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