Overview
- Milford sealed promotion after the decisive play-off finished 1-1 with Magesi, giving the visitors the points they needed to move up to the Betway Premiership for the first time.
- Magesi opened the scoring through Edmore Chirambadare’s header and held the lead into half-time after Cheswyn Philander’s penalty struck the crossbar.
- Menzi Chili equalised just before the hour mark to level the match and shift momentum toward Milford, whose defence held firm despite late Magesi pressure.
- The draw confirms Magesi’s relegation after two seasons in the top flight and completes the 2025/26 picture that also crowns Orlando Pirates champions and promotes Kruger United while relegating Orbit College.
- Milford now faces the sporting and financial challenge of preparing for top-flight football, including using the uMhlathuze Sports Complex as a likely home venue and upgrading squad and operations to compete at Premiership level.