Baroka FC, who have been in the second position on the National First Divsion's log for the past two months, are in mourning. Their promotion dreams were shattered after they were overtaken by both Black Leopards and Milano United during Sunday’s final round of NFD fixtures.

Baroka shared the spoils with Thanda Royal Zulu when they played to a 1-1 draw at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. They dropped to the fourth position. Black Leopards completed their league programme in the second spot, a position that guarantees them a crack at the promotional play-offs.

Milano United came back from a 0-2 half-time deficit to beat Chippa United 3-2 at the Grassy Park Stadium in Cape Town. Chippa United were presented with the league trophy after the game, despite suffering the humiliating defeat. Their match against Milano United was a mere formality as Chippa United had already gained promotion to the Absa Premiership.

Black Leopards were fairly comfortable winners in their clash with Jomo Cosmos, who had also been in the running for a play-off spot, going into Sunday’s action. Lidoda Duvha scored a goal in each half to beat Cosmos 2-0 at the Makhulong Stadium in Thembisa. Lebohang Mabotsha and Leonard Ntshangase scored for the Thohoyandou outfit.

Roses United played to a 1-1 draw with Maluti FET College at the Kaizer Sebotlelo Stadium in the Free State. Santos were too good for Blackburn Rovers. Rovers did not respond when Santos scored three goals against them.

Sivutsa Stars and African Warriors scored two goals each in their match at the Phuthaditshaba Stadium. FC Cape Town shared the glory with United FC at the NNK Rugby Stadium in Cape Town, and Vasco da Gama lost 1-2 to Witbank Spurs at the Puma Rugby Stadium in Witbank.