New dawn looms for Western Cape football

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Cape Town City are currently the sole representative of the province in the Absa Premiership but developments in the NFD suggest change is coming soon. trueG_88

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In recent years football in the Western Cape has experienced a steep decline but the tide seems to be turning as the region is back on the rise again. The relegation of Ajax Cape Town to the National First Division last season and the relocation of Chippa United to Port Elizabeth three years earlier are just two examples of recent setbacks for the province.Cape Town City are currently the sole representative of the province in the Absa Premiership but developments in the NFD suggest change is coming soon.

Stellenbosch FC are on course to win the NFD and gain promotion to the top flight while Ajax are in line for a playoff spot.

 

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