The race for the 2026/27 Betway Premiership Golden Boot is beginning to gather momentum, with AmaZulu FC striker Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya emerging as the early frontrunner.
With domestic football taking a short break for international fixtures, attention has turned to the players making their mark in front of goal. Ngwenya currently sits at the top of the scoring charts with nine goals, giving him a four-goal advantage over his nearest challengers.
However, with plenty of the campaign still to come, the battle to finish as South Africa’s leading marksman remains wide open.
AmaZulu’s Ngwenya sets the early pace
Ngwenya has made an impressive start to the season and is currently the player everyone else must catch.
Richards Bay’s Nqaba Xulu and Orlando Pirates forward Tshepang Moremi are joint-second on five goals each. Just behind them, Mvelo Zikakayo of Milford FC, TS Galaxy’s Victor Letsoalo and Mamelodi Sundowns striker Iqraam Rayners have each found the net four times.
A further group of players are on three goals, including attacking talents from Sundowns, Pirates, Kaizer Chiefs and Stellenbosch FC.
Can anyone threaten the PSL goalscoring record?
The current Golden Boot race also raises the question of whether this season’s leading striker could produce a record-breaking campaign.
Golden Arrows forward Junior Dion finished last season as the league’s top scorer with 14 goals.
That total is some distance from the all-time PSL single-season record of 25 goals, set by former Kaizer Chiefs striker Collins Mbesuma during the 2004/05 campaign.
Mbesuma’s achievement remains a formidable benchmark. While matching it will be a major challenge, the leading forwards will be hoping to maintain their scoring form as the season unfolds.
2026/27 Betway Premiership leading goal scorers
The following standings reflect the figures supplied, correct as at 11 November 2026.
| Position | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya | AmaZulu FC | 9 |
| T2 | Nqaba Xulu | Richards Bay | 5 |
| T2 | Tshepang Moremi | Orlando Pirates | 5 |
| T3 | Mvelo Zikakayo | Milford FC | 4 |
| T3 | Victor Letsoalo | TS Galaxy | 4 |
| T3 | Iqraam Rayners | Mamelodi Sundowns | 4 |
| T7 | Tashreeq Matthews | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 |
| T7 | Brayan León | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 |
| T7 | Boitumelo Radiopane | Orlando Pirates | 3 |
| T7 | Khetukuthula Ndlovu | Kruger United | 3 |
| T7 | Antonio van Wyk | Mamelodi Sundowns | 3 |
| T7 | Yanela Mbuthuma | Orlando Pirates | 3 |
| T7 | Quwan Plaatjies | Stellenbosch FC | 3 |
| T7 | Wandile Duba | Kaizer Chiefs | 3 |
Who will finish as the Betway Premiership’s top scorer?
Ngwenya has given himself an early advantage, but the chasing group is close enough to keep the Golden Boot contest interesting.
Moremi and Xulu will be looking to narrow the gap, while established names such as Rayners, Letsoalo and Matthews remain in contention.
There is also an opportunity for players further down the standings to make a move when league football resumes.
Can Thandolwenkosi Ngwenya hold on to top spot, or will another striker take over the race?
Who is your favourite to finish the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season with the Golden Boot? Share your prediction in the comments.
