Following what was a disappointing and rather dismal goalless draw against Polokwane City on Saturday at the FNB Stadium, Kaizer Chiefs will not participate in the MTN8 next season once again.
Amakhosi needed more than a draw to salvage what was a topsy-turvy Betway Premiership season under new coach Nasreddine Nabi. Despite pushing and pushing for that one goal, it was not meant to be as Chiefs ended their campaign on position nine on 32 points.
This is the second time in a row Amakhosi have failed to make the top eight, and fourth overall.
Rise and Shine, on the other hand, did just enough and were happy with the draw as it cemented their place inside the top eight by finishing in seventh position.
In the last round of matches across the country, strugglers SuperSport United did not do any justice to themselves as they were handed a 2-0 beating by Richards Bay at Peter Mokaba Stadium.
The result means that Matsatsantsa only have the last 45 minutes of their game against Golden Arrows in the coming days to ensure that they drag Cape Town City down into the playoff spot.
Sekhukhune United also had their CAF Confederations Cup hopes shattered by Arrows, when they succumbed to a 3-2 defeat at the Princess Magogo Stadium.
This means that Stellenbosch FC finish in position three in the league and will return to playing continental football next season.
Betway Premiership Final Results:
Golden Arrows 3-2 Sekhukhune United
Cape Town City 0-0 Stellenbosch FC
Magesi FC 1-1 Marumo Gallants
SuperSport United 0-2 Richards Bay
AmaZulu 1-1 Orlando Pirates
Kaizer Chiefs 0-0 Polokwane City
