Free State Stars have probably overachieved for the size of the club in recent years having been regular finishers in the top eight.
They are brilliantly led by coach Steve Komphela, one of the finest tacticians in the PSL and a man who appears able to lift his players beyond all expectations.
Originally formed in 1977, the team was first known as Makwane Computer Stars, before becoming Fairways Stars and then QwaQwa Stars.
They won the Coca-Cola Cup in 1994 and the same year lost in the final of the Bob Save Super Bowl (now the Nedbank Cup) to Vaal Professionals.
They were also regular competitors in the top flight of South African football before the sale of the franchise in 2002.
The following year owner Mike Mokoena bought the franchise of First Division Maholosiane FC and renamed the club Free State Stars.
They were promoted to the Premiership in at the end of the 2004/05 season, but went straight back down, before coming up again in 2006/07.
Last season Stars reached the semifinals of the Telkom Knockout, but they were defeated by provincial rivals and eventual champions Bloemfontein Celtic.
Katlego Mokhuoane of Free State Stars challenged by Sibusiso Vilakazi of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehem on 11 May 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Themba Zwane of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Patrick Phungwayo of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehem on 11 May 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Yusuf Jappie of Free State Stars challenged by Thapelo Morena of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehem on 11 May 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Paulus Masehe of Free State Stars challenged by Themba Zwane of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehem on 11 May 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Lebohang Maboe of Mamelodi Sundowns challenged by Paulus Masehe of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Mamelodi Sundowns at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehem on 11 May 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Goodman Dlamini of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Highlands Park and Free State Stars on the 17 April 2019 at Makhulong Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Eleazar Rodgers of Free State Stars challenges Ryan Rae of Highlands Park during the Absa Premiership match between Highlands Park and Free State Stars on the 17 April 2019 at Makhulong Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Sibusiso Hlubi of Free State Stars challenges Lesenya Ramoraka of Highlands Park during the Absa Premiership match between Highlands Park and Free State Stars on the 17 April 2019 at Makhulong Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates challenged by Makhehleni Makhaula of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars on the 13 April 2019 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Augustine Mulenga of Orlando Pirates challenges Harris Tchilimbou of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars on the 13 April 2019 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Mthokozisi Dube of Orlando Pirates challenged by Sifiso Mbhele of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars on the 13 April 2019 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Thembinkosi Lorch of Orlando Pirates challenged by Makhehleni Makhaula of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars on the 13 April 2019 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/ BackpagePix
Mpho Khabane of Free State Stars tackled by Phumlani Gumede of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and AmaZulu at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehem on 16 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Sifiso Mbhele of Free State Stars challenged by Thembela Sikhakhane of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and AmaZulu at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehem on 16 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Eleazar Rodgers of Free State Stars challenged by Thembela Sikhakhane of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and AmaZulu at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehem on 16 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Talent Chiwapiwa of AmaZulu challenged by Paulus Masehe of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and AmaZulu at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehem on 16 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Phumlani Gumede of AmaZulu challenged by Mpho Khabane of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and AmaZulu at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehem on 16 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Clayton Daniels of Supersport United challenged by Michelle Katsvairo of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria on 10 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Mxolisi Macuphu of Supersport United challenged by Sifiso Mbhele of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria on 10 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Mxolisi Macuphu of Supersport United challenged by Sifiso Mbhele of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria on 10 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Michelle Katsvairo of Free State Stars challenged by Clayton Daniels of Supersport United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria on 10 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Michelle Katsvairo of Free State Stars challenged by Dean Furman of Supersport United during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria on 10 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Mxolisi Macuphu of Supersport United challenged by Simisani Mathumo of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Pretoria on 10 March 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Lucky Baloyi of Bloemfontein Celtic and Katlego Mokhuoane of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Free State Stars at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 24 February 2019 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Lucky Baloyi of Bloemfontein Celtic and Katlego Mokhuoane of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Free State Stars at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 24 February 2019 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Kabelo Dlamini of Bloemfontein Celtic and Paulus Masehe of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Free State Stars at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 24 February 2019 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Tshegofatso Mabaso of Bloemfontein Celtic and Rooi Mahamutsa of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Free State Stars at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 24 February 2019 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Kabelo Dlamini of Bloemfontein Celtic and Harris Tchilimbou of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Bloemfontein Celtic and Free State Stars at Dr Molemela Stadium in Bloemfontein on 24 February 2019 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Vincent Pule from Orlando Pirates and Makhehleni Makhaula from FS Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Free State Stars and Orlando Pirates at Goble Park, Bethlehem on 11 December 2018 © Gerhard Steenkamp/BackpagePix
Sthembiso Dlamini from FS Stars and Abbubaker Mobara from Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Free State Stars and Orlando Pirates at Goble Park, Bethlehem on 11 December 2018 © Gerhard Steenkamp/BackpagePix
Sinethemba Jantje from FS Stars and Mpho Makola from Orlando Pirates during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Free State Stars and Orlando Pirates at Goble Park, Bethlehem on 11 December 2018 © Gerhard Steenkamp/BackpagePix
Justin Shonga from Orlando Pirates and Makhehleni Makhaula from FS Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Free State Stars and Orlando Pirates at Goble Park, Bethlehem on 11 December 2018 © Gerhard Steenkamp/BackpagePix
Abbubaker Mobara from Orlando Pirates and Patrick Phungwayo from FS Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Free State Stars and Orlando Pirates at Goble Park, Bethlehem on 11 December 2018 © Gerhard Steenkamp/BackpagePix
Aubrey Ngoma of Mamelodi Sundowns is challenged by Bangaly Keita of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Free State Stars on the 07 November 2018 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Lebogang Maboe of Mamelodi Sundowns challenges Patrick Phungwayo of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Free State Stars on the 07 November 2018 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Lebogang Maboe of Mamelodi Sundowns is tackled by Patrick Phungwayo of Free State Stars celebrates goal with teammates during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Free State Stars on the 07 November 2018 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Jeremy Brockie of Mamelodi Sundowns is challenged by Nyiko Mobbie of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Free State Stars on the 07 November 2018 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Gaston Sirino of Mamelodi Sundowns is challenged by Goodman Dlamini of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Free State Stars on the 07 November 2018 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Makhehleni Makhaula of Free State Stars challenges Lebogang Maboe of Mamelodi Sundowns during the Absa Premiership match between Mamelodi Sundowns and Free State Stars on the 07 November 2018 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium / Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Sthembiso Dlamini of Free State Stars and Matome Mabeba of Baroka FC during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Baroka FC and Free State Stars at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane the on 26 September 2018 © Kabelo Leputu/BackpagePix
Goodman Mosele of Baroka FC and Eleazar Rodgers of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Baroka FC and Free State Stars at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane the on 26 September 2018 © Kabelo Leputu/BackpagePix
Mpho Kgaswane of Baroka FC and Sifiso Mbhele of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 game between Baroka FC and Free State Stars at Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane the on 26 September 2018 © Kabelo Leputu/BackpagePix
Mario Booysen of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Eleazar Rodgers of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Kaizer Chief at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehemon 18 September 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Makhehleni Makhaula of Free State Stars challenged by Ryan Moon of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Kaizer Chief at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehemon 18 September 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Khama Billiat of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Cesair Gande of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Kaizer Chief at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehemon 18 September 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Khama Billiat of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Paulus Masehe and Nyiko Mobbie of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Kaizer Chief at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehemon 18 September 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Siyabonga Ngezana of Kaizer Chiefs challenged by Judas Moseamedi of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Kaizer Chief at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehemon 18 September 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Yusuf Jappie of Free State Stars challenged by Kgotso Moleko of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Kaizer Chief at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehemon 18 September 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Yusuf Jappie of Free State Stars challenged by Gustavo Paez of Kaizer Chiefs during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Free State Stars and Kaizer Chief at Goble Park Stadium, Bethlehemon 18 September 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Emiliano Tade of AmaZulu tackled by Makhehleni Makhaula of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between AmaZulu and Free State Stars at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 19 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Harris Tchilimbou of Free State Stars challenged by Tapelo Nyongo of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between AmaZulu and Free State Stars at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 19 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Thembela Sikhakhane of AmaZulu challenged by Sinethemba Jantjie of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between AmaZulu and Free State Stars at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 19 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Harris Tchilimbou of Free State Stars challenged by Butholezwe Ncube of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between AmaZulu and Free State Stars at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 19 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Sinethemba Jantjie of Free State Stars challenged by Siyethemba Sithebe of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between AmaZulu and Free State Stars at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 19 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Eleazar Rodgers of Free State Stars challenged by Tapelo Nyongo of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between AmaZulu and Free State Stars at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 19 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Harris Tchilimbou of Free State Stars challenged by Tapelo Nyongo of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between AmaZulu and Free State Stars at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 19 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Harris Tchilimbou of Free State Stars challenged by Mbongeni Gumede Butholezwe Ncube of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between AmaZulu and Free State Stars at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 19 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Eleazar Rodgers of Free State Stars challenged by Tapelo Nyongo of AmaZulu during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between AmaZulu and Free State Stars at King Zwelithini Stadium, Durban on 19 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Siphelele Ntshangase of Kaizer Chiefs evades tackle from Paulus Masehe of Free State Stars during the 2018 MTN8 football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars at Soccer City, Johannesburg on 11 August 2018 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Bangali Keita of Free State Stars clears ball from Bernard Parker of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2018 MTN8 football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars at Soccer City, Johannesburg on 11 August 2018 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Siphosakhe Ntiya-Ntiya of Kaizer Chiefs wins header against Eleazar Rodgers of Free State Stars during the 2018 MTN8 football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars at Soccer City, Johannesburg on 11 August 2018 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Siphelele Ntshangase of Kaizer Chiefs tackled by Eleazar Rodgers of Free State Stars during the 2018 MTN8 football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars at Soccer City, Johannesburg on 11 August 2018 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Khama Billiat of Kaizer Chiefs evades tackle from Bangali Keita of Free State Stars during the 2018 MTN8 football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars at Soccer City, Johannesburg on 11 August 2018 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Joseph Molangoane of Kaizer Chiefs shoots, challenged by Rooi Mahamutsa of Free State Stars during the 2018 MTN8 football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars at Soccer City, Johannesburg on 11 August 2018 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Khama Billiat of Kaizer Chiefs shields ball from Nyiko Mobbie of Free State Stars during the 2018 MTN8 football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars at Soccer City, Johannesburg on 11 August 2018 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Rooi Mahamutsa of Free State Stars tackles Khama Billiat of Kaizer Chiefs during the 2018 MTN8 football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars at Soccer City, Johannesburg on 11 August 2018 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Joseph Molangoane of Kaizer Chiefs shoots, challenged by Rooi Mahamutsa of Free State Stars during the 2018 MTN8 football match between Kaizer Chiefs and Free State Stars at Soccer City, Johannesburg on 11 August 2018 ©Gavin Barker/BackpagePix
Thabang Monare of Bidvest Wits challenged by Makhehlene Makhaula of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Bidvest Wits and Free State Stars at Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg on 04 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Harris Tchilimbou of Free State Stars challenged by Robyn Johannes of Bidvest Wits during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Bidvest Wits and Free State Stars at Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg on 04 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Goodman Dlamini of Free State Stars challenged by Thabang Monare of Bidvest Wits during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Bidvest Wits and Free State Stars at Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg on 04 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Mxolisi Machupu of Bidvest Wits challenged by Makhehlene Makhaula of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Bidvest Wits and Free State Stars at Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg on 04 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Gift Motupa of Bidvest Wits challenged by Paulus Masehe of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Bidvest Wits and Free State Stars at Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg on 04 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Eleazar Rodgers of Free State Stars challenged by Buhle Mkhwanazi of Bidvest Wits during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Bidvest Wits and Free State Stars at Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg on 04 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Thabang Monare of Bidvest Wits challenged by Makhehlene Makhaula of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Bidvest Wits and Free State Stars at Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg on 04 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Thulani Hlatshwayo of Bidvest Wits challenged by Goodman Dlamini of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Bidvest Wits and Free State Stars at Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg on 04 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Makhehlene Makhaula of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Bidvest Wits and Free State Stars at Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg on 04 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Deon Hotto of Bidvest Wits challenged by Goodman Dlamini of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Bidvest Wits and Free State Stars at Bidvest Stadium, Johannesburg on 04 August 2018 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix
Happy Jele of Orlando Pirates challenges Siphelele Mthembu of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars on12 May 2018 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Siphelele Mthembu of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars on12 May 2018 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Diamond Thopola of Orlando Pirates challenges Goodman Dlamini of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars on12 May 2018 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Diamond Thopola of Orlando Pirates challenges Goodman Dlamini of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership match between Orlando Pirates and Free State Stars on12 May 2018 at Orlando Stadium Pic Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
Sinethemba Jantjie of Free State Stars challenged by Richard Kissi Boateng of Supersport United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville on 25 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Evans Rusike of Supersport United challenged by Bengali Keita of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville on 25 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Evans Rusike of Supersport United challenged by Patrick Phungwayo of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville on 25 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Siphelele Mthembu of Free State Stars challenged by Morgan Gould and Grant Kekana of Supersport United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville on 25 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Grant Kekana of Supersport United challenged by Siphelele Mthembu of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville on 25 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Patrick Phungwayo of Free State Stars ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Richard Kissi Boateng of Supersport United clears ball from Siphelele Mthembu of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville on 25 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Nhlanhla Vilakazi of Free State Stars challenged by Aubrey Modiba of Supersport United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville on 25 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Sinethemba Jantjie of Free State Stars clears ball from Dean Furman of Supersport United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville on 25 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Siphelele Mthembu of Free State Stars challenged by Dean Furman of Supersport United during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 match between Supersport United and Free State Stars at Lucas Moripe Stadium, Atteridgeville on 25 April 2018 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix
Latshene Phalane of Bloemfontein Celtic Thabo Maphakisa of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Free State Stars and Bloemfontein Celtic at Goble Park, Bethlehem on 14 April 2018 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Deon Hotto of Bloemfontein Celtic and Thabo Maphakisa of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Free State Stars and Bloemfontein Celtic at Goble Park, Bethlehem on 14 April 2018 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Alfred Ndengane of Bloemfontein Celtic and Sthembiso Dlamini of Free State Stars during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Free State Stars and Bloemfontein Celtic at Goble Park, Bethlehem on 14 April 2018 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Thabo Maphakisa of Free State Stars and Deon Hotto of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Free State Stars and Bloemfontein Celtic at Goble Park, Bethlehem on 14 April 2018 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Thabo Maphakisa of Free State Stars and Deon Hotto of Bloemfontein Celtic during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Free State Stars and Bloemfontein Celtic at Goble Park, Bethlehem on 14 April 2018 © Frikkie Kapp/BackpagePix
Down goes Musa Bilankulu, Captain of Lamontville Golden Arrows when Nhlanhla Vilakazi, Captain of Free State Stars FC slides in to defend during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Golden Arrows and Free State Stars at Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal on 7 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Siphelele Magubane of Lamontville Golden Arrows is tackled by Nyiko Mobbie of Free State Stars FC during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Golden Arrows and Free State Stars at Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal on 7 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Lerato Lamola of Lamontville Golden Arrows gets away from the defence of Makhehlene Makhaula of Free State Stars FC during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Golden Arrows and Free State Stars at Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal on 7 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix
Lerato Lamola of Lamontville Golden Arrows gets away from the defence of Rooi Mahamutsa of Free State Stars FC during the Absa Premiership 2017/18 game between Golden Arrows and Free State Stars at Princess Magogo Stadium, KwaZulu-Natal on 7 April 2018 © Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix