With the biggest prize on offer - promotion to the PSL – the National First Division invariably dishes up nine months of exhilarating action, drama, thrills and spills.

Ahead of this weekend’s NFD kick off for the 2016/17 season, we refresh your memories as to the last five seasons - those teams that were promoted, and those relegated.

2011/ 2012

Champions: University of Pretoria

Second: Chippa United

Third: Thanda Royal Zulu

Promoted to the PSL: University of Pretoria, Chippa United

Relegated to the Second Division: Dynamos, Atlie FC

2012/ 2013

Champions: Polokwane City

Second: Santos

Third: MP Black Aces

Promoted to the PSL: Polokwane City, MP Black Aces

Relegated to the Second Division: Dynamos, FC AK

2013/ 2014

Champions: Chippa United

Second: Black Leopards

Third: Milano United

Promoted to the PSL: Chippa United

Relegated to the Second Division: Roses United, Blackburn Rovers

2014/ 2015

Champions: Golden Arrows

Second: Jomo Cosmos

Third: Black Leopards

Promoted to the PSL: Golden Arrows, Jomo Cosmos

Relegated to the Second Division: Garankuwa United, Maluti FET

2015/ 2016

Champions: Baroka FC

Second: Highlands Park

Third: Mbombela United

Promoted to the PSL: Baroka FC, Highlands Park

Relegated to the Second Division: African Warriors, Moroka Swallows