Black Leopards return to Premier Soccer League

A strike in each half ensured Black Leopards return to the Premiership next season after they beat Bay United 2-0 at Tshufulanani Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

After a 0-0 scoreline in the first leg of the promotion play-off final in Port Elizabeth midweek, the scene was set for Lidoda Duvha (the day will come) to wrap up matters at home in the return leg as they bounced back to top flight football for the first time since being relegated in 2008.

Buoyed by a vociferous attendance at the small Vhembe venue, the  Limpopo outfit were quick to get off the block by putting the pressure on the tentative visitors.  An attempted long range shot from wingback Tshabalala needed to palmed away by the agile Modiri Marumo in the United goal.

After an outstanding display in the latter part of the season that include a Nedbank Cup final appearance and a late surge to claim a second spot in the inland stream, they will be the Limpopo side in the elite league next season.

Source Times Live