Sekhukhune United are a Limpopo club that reached the Premiership in 2021, played a Nedbank Cup final in 2023 and have finished in the top five in each of the last three seasons. This profile combines 2026/27 API-Football data with history checked against the club’s official website, Wikipedia and match coverage. Where sources disagree, we state both versions.
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 Sekhukhune United?
Sekhukhune United are a Polokwane-based club nicknamed Babina Noko, named after King Sekhukhune I, and they play in the Betway Premiership. The club’s own site explains the name and the nickname. Also, they finished fifth in 2025/26 on 44 points, according to API-Football, which was their fourth top-half finish in five top-flight seasons.
What is the history of Sekhukhune United?
Sekhukhune United were launched as a professional club in November 2020, after a Limpopo project bought a second-tier licence. The club’s website says the story began in 2019 with African All-Stars in the ABC Motsepe League, and that it was officially launched as Sekhukhune United on 5 November 2020. In addition, Wikipedia gives the same 2019 start and says the owner of African All Stars bought the National First Division licence from Tshakhuma Tsha Madzivhandila and moved it to Limpopo. Both sources place the licence purchase in September 2020.
The rise was fast. Sekhukhune won the 2020/21 GladAfrica Championship in their first season and were promoted, according to both sources. Then they climbed the table. Moreover, API-Football has them 11th in 2021/22, seventh in 2022/23 and fourth in both 2023/24 and 2024/25, before the fifth place of 2025/26. Additionally, the club’s history page lists the first three of those finishes as 11th, 7th and 4th.
The peak was the 2023 Nedbank Cup final. Sekhukhune lost 2-1 to Orlando Pirates on 27 May 2023, according to ESPN and the Nedbank Cup site. The club’s own page also lists that final among its honours. Since then, the club has kept qualifying for the MTN8, although the 2026 semi-final ended in defeat to Pirates, 1-0 and 3-0 over two legs, according to The Citizen.
What has Sekhukhune United won?
Sekhukhune United have won the 2020/21 second-tier title and no major top-flight trophy so far. The 2023 Nedbank Cup final is their best cup run. In 2025/26, however, they reached the quarter-finals and lost to Milford FC on penalties after a 2-2 draw, according to Wikipedia and the Sunday Tribune’s account of Milford’s run. Because of their league finishes, the club has also qualified for the MTN8 and the CAF Confederation Cup, according to its own site.
Where do Sekhukhune United play their home games?
Sekhukhune United play at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, which sources put at 43,000 to 45,264. API-Football gives 45,264 and Wikipedia gives 43,000. Also, the 2026/27 fixture data lists 13 of the 15 home league matches at Peter Mokaba and two at Seshego Stadium. In addition, the club’s site says the ground is shared with the Polokwane municipality. In 2025/26, however, API-Football also recorded six home games at Makhulong Stadium in Johannesburg, so the club has moved around in recent seasons. Check the fixtures page before each match.
How are Sekhukhune United doing in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership?
Sekhukhune United are sixth in the table as of 4 November 2026, with 14 points from 9 matches. That leaves them 12 points behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, who have played 9. Overall, that keeps them in the top half.
Their record reads 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats, with 7 goals scored and 7 conceded (goal difference +0). In other words, they are collecting 1.57 points per game. For comparison, that pace is above their 2025/26 average of 1.47.
Every club plays 30 league matches, 15 at home and 15 away. With 7 played, Sekhukhune United 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 2, drawn 1 and lost 0. Away from home, however, they have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 2.
What were the last five league results?
Here are the most recent league matches, oldest first:
- drew 0-0 at home to TS Galaxy on 5 September 2026
- drew 1-1 away to Stellenbosch on 11 September 2026
- won 3-2 away to Richards Bay on 19 September 2026
- won 2-1 at home to Marumo Gallants on 17 October 2026
- lost 0-1 away to Milford FC on 31 October 2026
Overall, the last five games brought 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat, a mixed run.
How did Sekhukhune United do last season?
In 2025/26, Sekhukhune United finished fifth in the 16-club table with 14 points from 9 matches. They won 11, drew 11 and lost 8, scoring 32 and conceding 27.
That was a solid finish in the top half, so the aim is to hold or improve that position. Consequently, the current campaign starts from a clear reference point.
All 2025/26 figures come from API-Football data.
What are Sekhukhune United’s next fixtures?
The next three scheduled league matches, with kick-off times in SAST, are:
- 29 November 2026: home to Siwelele (kick-off 18:00 SAST)
- 5 December 2026: home to Amazulu (kick-off 18:00 SAST)
- 15 December 2026: away to Mamelodi Sundowns (kick-off 19:30 SAST)
That is a gap of 28 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 Sekhukhune United’s biggest rivals?
Polokwane City are the local derby opponents, and Orlando Pirates have been a recent nemesis. Both clubs play in Polokwane, and Sekhukhune won the 2026/27 meeting 2-0 on 15 August 2026, according to the results above. Pirates, on the other hand, beat them in the 2023 cup final, in the 2026 MTN8 semi-final over two legs and in the league on 25 August 2026. FARPost counted three straight defeats to Pirates. To explore the neighbours, read the profiles of Polokwane City, Marumo Gallants and Mamelodi Sundowns. Likewise, the PSL teams page links to all 16 clubs.
Who coaches Sekhukhune United and who are the notable names?
Papi Zothwane is head coach, promoted from assistant after Cedric Kaze left on 1 September 2026. The Citizen and FARPost both reported the change. Moreover, Kaze, a former Kaizer Chiefs coach, lasted under four months, according to FARPost, and IOL and Goal.com had announced his arrival earlier in the summer. Additionally, Paulus Masehe assists Zothwane, and Nascent Nkhwashu stays as goalkeeper coach. Among the players, goalkeeper Toaster Nsabata and defender Daniel Cardoso appear in both API-Football’s squad list and Wikipedia’s squad list. We name no others, because squad details in our sources conflict.
Where are Sekhukhune United heading?
Sekhukhune United are heading for a fresh start under Zothwane, and the table gives them a platform. As of 26 September 2026 they are sixth on 14 points from 9 matches, nine behind leaders Mamelodi Sundowns, and they have a goal difference of zero. Still, the coaching change came just four games into the season, so stability is the aim. Meanwhile, you can follow every result on our PSL results page and in the Betway Premiership round 7 round-up. For the club’s own account, read its About page.
How can you follow Sekhukhune United 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 Sekhukhune United
When was Sekhukhune United founded?
Sekhukhune United trace their start to 2019 as African All-Stars and were launched under the current name on 5 November 2020, according to the club’s website.
What is Sekhukhune United’s nickname?
Sekhukhune United are nicknamed Babina Noko, and the club is named after King Sekhukhune I.
Where do Sekhukhune United play home games?
Sekhukhune United play at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane, which sources put at 43,000 to 45,264, with some 2026/27 games at Seshego Stadium.
What has Sekhukhune United won?
Sekhukhune United won the 2020/21 second-tier title and reached the 2023 Nedbank Cup final, which they lost 2-1 to Orlando Pirates. They have won no major top-flight trophy.
Where are Sekhukhune United in the PSL table?
As of 26 September 2026, Sekhukhune United are sixth with 14 points from 9 matches.
