1987 NSL First Division
| Season | 1987 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Jomo Cosmos |
| Relegated |
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| Matches played | 306 |
| Goals scored | 761 (2.49 per match) |
| Longest winning run | 8 |
| Longest unbeaten run | 83 |
| Longest winless run | 7 |
| Longest losing run | 8 |
← 1986 1988 → | |
The 1987 National Soccer League First Division was the third edition of the NSL First Division in South Africa. It was won by Jomo Cosmos, who earned their first league title.
The other professional league, the Federation Professional League, continued to function independently.