NFL Cup explained

Castle Cup
Founded:1959
Abolished:1977
Most Successful Club:Highlands Park F.C. (6 titles)

The NFL Cup (widely known as the Castle Cup due to its sponsorship from Castle Breweries)[1] was the association football cup competition of the National Football League in South Africa under Apartheid. It was established in 1959 and disbanded in 1977. The competition was only eligible to teams made up of white players.

Previous winners

YearWinnersRunner-up
1959RangersGermiston Callies
1960Durban CityJohannesburg Ramblers
1961Highlands ParkDurban City
1962Durban CityJohannesburg Ramblers
1963AddingtonSouthern Suburbs
1964Durban CityJewish Guild
1965Highlands ParkArcadia United
1966Highlands ParkArcadia United
1967Highlands ParkRangers
1968Durban CityHighlands Park
1969MaritzburgCape Town City
1970Cape Town CityHighlands Park
1971Cape Town CityDurban City
1972Durban UnitedDurban City
1973Highlands ParkFlorida Albion
1974Arcadia ShepherdsHighlands Park
1975Highlands ParkArcadia Shepherds
1976Cape Town CityHellenic
19771977LusitanoDurban United
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2009-04-01 . Castle Cup Final 1976: Cape Town City v Hellenic - Front Cover (Page 1) . 2023-07-13.
  2. Web site: South Africa Cup History. RSSSF. 3 May 2010.