2002–03 Premier Soccer League

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Premier Soccer League
Season2002–03
Champions Orlando Pirates (2nd title)
Relegated African Wanderers
Umtata Bush Bucks
Matches played240
Goals scored581 (2.42 per match)
2003–04

The title was won by Orlando Pirates, their second championship in three seasons.

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League table

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegation
1 Orlando Pirates (C)3018754116+2561 2004 CAF champions League First Round
2 Supersport United 3016775437+1755
3 Wits University 3015963929+1054
4 Moroka Swallows 3015875236+1653
5 Lamontville Golden Arrows 3015693327+651
6 Kaizer Chiefs 3014884226+1650
7 Dynamos 30124143937+240
8 Jomo Cosmos 301010103334140
9 Santos 30116133328+539
10 Mamelodi Sundowns 30116133030039 2003 CAF Cup
11 Black Leopards 30113164042236
12 Manning Rangers 3098133139835
13 Ajax Cape Town 30961531441333
14 Hellenic 301031733471433
15 Umtata Bush Bucks (R)30871529471831Relegated
16 African Wanderers (R)30462021624118
17 Qwa Qwa Stars 00000000Bought out
18 Ria Stars F.C. 00000000
Source: rsssf.com
(C) Champion; (R) Relegated

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