Siwelele are one of the youngest clubs in the Betway Premiership, created in 2025 when a Bloemfontein group bought SuperSport United’s league status. This profile combines API-Football data with history checked against IOL, TimesLive, EWN, Wikipedia and match coverage. The club has no long history to lean on, so we keep to what sources confirm.
The league data below is dated 26 September 2026. For the full standings, see our PSL table page, and for the schedule use the PSL fixtures page.
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Who are Siwelele?
Siwelele are a Bloemfontein club in the Free State that entered the Betway Premiership in 2025 by buying SuperSport United’s status. The name is the nickname of the old Bloemfontein Celtic, according to Wikipedia, and IOL refers to the “historic Siwelele name”. In their first season the club finished tenth on 37 points, according to API-Football and Wikipedia.
What is the history of Siwelele?
Siwelele’s history begins in July 2025, when the sale of SuperSport United was announced. IOL reported the deal on 3 July 2025, EWN and TimesLive followed, and all described the end of SuperSport’s roughly 30 years in the top flight. Also, the buyer was Siwelele Football Club (Pty) Ltd, led by Calvin Le John. His name is spelled several ways in coverage, so we use the version in Wikipedia. In addition, IOL said the group wanted to bring professional football back to Bloemfontein and build on the platform SuperSport had created.
SuperSport United were founded in 1994, according to IOL. However, Siwelele is a new club in law and in identity, so we do not claim SuperSport’s honours for it. Some supporters have also said this is not Bloemfontein Celtic, according to Wikipedia, and we found no club claim to that identity.
The first season went better than the start suggested. Wikipedia says the club stabilised under Lehlohonolo Seema, and Foot Africa’s headline credits a win at Kaizer Chiefs with helping to save the club’s status.
What has Siwelele won?
Siwelele have won no trophies, and a tenth-place finish in 2025/26 is their best result. The club is barely a year old, so there is no honours list to report. Because the club is new, we also do not include any records from its predecessor.
Where do Siwelele play their home games?
Siwelele play at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein, which Wikipedia says holds about 22,000. The PSL’s fixture list names the ground. API-Football, however, gives no capacity and records the venue for only a few 2026/27 home games, so we could not check the number. Last season, it also logged other Bloemfontein names for the same or nearby grounds, including Free State Stadium and Toyota Stadium. Moreover, Dailysports and Soccer Laduma reported a venue change for the opening 2026/27 match with TS Galaxy, but we could not confirm the details. Check the fixtures page before travelling.
How are Siwelele doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Siwelele are fifteenth in the table as of 4 November 2026, with 6 points from 9 matches. That leaves them 20 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 9. Overall, that keeps them in the bottom four.
Their record reads 0 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats, with 6 goals scored and 13 conceded (goal difference -7). In other words, they are collecting 0.43 points per game. For comparison, that pace is below their 2025/26 average of 1.23.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 7 played, Siwelele have completed 23% of their season, so there is still a long way to go. However, the early table already shows who has started fast.
The split by venue tells a similar story. At home they have won 0, drawn 3 and lost 0. Away from home, however, they have won 0, drawn 0 and lost 4.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- lost 2-3 away to Kaizer Chiefs on 6 September 2026
- lost 0-3 away to Mamelodi Sundowns on 9 September 2026
- drew 1-1 at home to Golden Arrows on 13 September 2026
- won 1-0 at home to Polokwane City on 18 October 2026
- lost 2-3 away to Marumo Gallants on 30 October 2026
Overall, 3 defeats from the last five is a worry and needs fixing quickly.
How did Siwelele do last season?
In 2025/26, Siwelele finished tenth in the 16-club table with 6 points from 9 matches. They won 8, drew 13 and lost 9, scoring 24 and conceding 28.
That was a mid-table finish, so the aim is to move up the standings. Consequently, the current campaign starts from a clear reference point.
All 2025/26 figures come from API-Football data.
What are Siwelele’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 29 November 2026: away to Sekhukhune United (kick-off 18:00 SAST)
- 6 December 2026: home to Durban City (kick-off 15:30 SAST)
- 15 December 2026: away to Kruger United (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
That is a gap of 35 days after the last league match. Meanwhile, dates and times can move for broadcast or other reasons, so always check the PSL fixtures page and live scores for the latest schedule.
Who are Siwelele’s biggest rivals?
Siwelele have no confirmed derby rival yet, so the biggest games are against the clubs around them in the table. The other Free State side in our data, Marumo Gallants, lists the same ground, which makes them the closest neighbours. Meanwhile, Siwelele lost 2-3 away to Kaizer Chiefs on 6 September 2026 and 0-3 away to Mamelodi Sundowns on 9 September 2026, according to the results above. To explore other clubs, read the profiles of Orlando Pirates, Polokwane City and Chippa United. Likewise, the PSL teams page links to all 16 clubs.
Who coaches Siwelele and who are the notable names?
Siwelele are in a coaching transition, because Lehlohonolo Seema was dismissed on 7 September 2026 after a winless start. TimesLive, FARPost and Soccer Laduma all reported the change, and the club had taken 6 points from 9 matches. A caretaker took over, but only one outlet named him, so we do not print his name. Seema had led the club since August 2025, according to API-Football and Wikipedia. We list no players, because the squad is new and few claims have two sources.
Where are Siwelele heading?
Siwelele are heading into a relegation fight unless results turn quickly. As of 26 September 2026 they are fifteenth on 6 points from 9 matches, with no wins and 13 goals conceded. However, they have drawn three times, and all three draws came at home. Additionally, a new permanent coach is the first priority. Meanwhile, you can follow results on our PSL results page and in the Betway Premiership round 7 round-up. For official fixtures and squad information, see the PSL’s Siwelele page.
How can you follow Siwelele this season?
Start with the PSL table for the standings and the live scores page on match days. Additionally, the Bafana Bafana fixtures and results page and the South Africa national soccer team players page cover the national side, which is handy when league games pause. Finally, official fixtures and club information are on psl.co.za.
Frequently asked questions about Siwelele
When was Siwelele founded?
Siwelele were created in 2025, when a consortium bought SuperSport United’s Premiership status. The sale was announced on 3 July 2025.
What is Siwelele’s nickname?
Siwelele is the club’s name, and it is also the nickname of the old Bloemfontein Celtic, according to Wikipedia.
Where do Siwelele play home games?
Siwelele play at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein, which Wikipedia says holds about 22,000. Some games have moved venue, so check the fixtures page.
What has Siwelele won?
Siwelele have won no trophies. Their best result is tenth place in the 2025/26 Betway Premiership.
Where are Siwelele in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Siwelele are 14th with 6 points from 9 matches.
