PSL Announces 2025 PSL Awards Nominees
The 2025 PSL Awards will recognize the top performers in various categories based on their achievements throughout the 2024/25 season. Below is a detailed list of nominees, categorized by the type of competition they participated in. This structure highlights the best players, coaches, and emerging talents across different competitions, from league titles to knockout tournaments.
Betway Premiership Competition
1. Footballer of the Season
The most prestigious award in the PSL, recognizing the player with the best overall performances in the league.
- Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United)
- Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
- Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
2. Betway Premiership Players’ Player of the Season
Awarded to the player voted for by peers in the league. It is based on mutual respect for an individual’s consistency, leadership, and performance.
- Keletso Makgalwa (Sekhukhune United)
- Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
- Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
3. Betway Premiership Coach of the Season
Recognizes the best coach of the season based on tactical brilliance, leadership, and success with their respective teams.
- Steve Barker (Stellenbosch FC)
- Miguel Cardoso (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Jose Riveiro (Orlando Pirates)
4. Betway Premiership Young Player of the Season
This award is given to the best young talent who has shown maturity and excellence in their performances.
- Malibongwe Khoza (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
- Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates)
5. Goalkeeper of the Season
Recognizing the best goalkeeper of the season who has shown exceptional shot-stopping ability, leadership, and consistency.
- Ronwen Williams (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Sipho Chaine (Stellenbosch FC)
- Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC)
6. Midfielder of the Season
This award is given to the best midfielder, based on creativity, control, and leadership in the middle of the park.
- Marcelo Allende (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Makhehleni Makhaula (Sekhukhune United)
- Tebogo Mokoena (Mamelodi Sundowns)
7. Defender of the Season
Awarded to the best defender who has been solid at the back, providing both leadership and resilience in defense.
- Grant Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Thabo Moloisane (Stellenbosch FC)
- Nkosinathi Sibisi (Orlando Pirates)
8. Goal of the Season
The nominees for the 2025 Betway Premiership Goal of the Season are:
- Fawaaz Basadien (Stellenbosch FC)
- Lucas Ribeiro Costa (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Glody Lilepo (Kaizer Chiefs)
Motsepe Foundation Championship Competitions
1. Motsepe Foundation Championship Players’ Player of the Season
Awarded to the standout player in the second-tier league, chosen by their peers for remarkable performances.
- Banele Hlophe (JDR Stars)
- Joslin Kamatuka (Durban City FC)
- Muzomuhle Khanyi (Hungry Lions)
2. Motsepe Foundation Championship Young Player of the Season
This category honors the most promising young talent in the Championship who has shown potential for future stardom.
- Luke Baartman (Cape Town Spurs)
- Teboho Lekhatla (Casric Stars)
- Siphamandla Mhlongo (Milford FC)
3. Motsepe Foundation Championship Goalkeeper of the Season
Recognizing the top goalkeeper in the Championship for their incredible reflexes, leadership, and consistency.
- Emile Lako (Casric Stars)
- Sekhoane Moerane (Orbit College)
- Dumsani Msibi (Durban City FC)
Knockout Competitions
1. MTN8 Last Man Standing
This award honors the player who delivered the most memorable and impactful performances in the MTN8 competition.
- Fawaaz Basadien (Stellenbosch FC)
- Deon Hotto (Orlando Pirates)
- Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
2. Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament
The Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament recognizes the player who was most influential in the Carling Knockout competition.
- Elvis Chipezeze (Magesi FC)
- Edmore Chirambadare (Magesi FC)
- Iqraam Rayners (Mamelodi Sundowns)
Nedbank Cup Competitions
1. Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament
Awarded to the player who delivered outstanding performances throughout the Nedbank Cup.
- Inacio Miguel (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Pule Mmodi (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Gaston Sirino (Kaizer Chiefs)
2. Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player
Given to the most promising young player who performed exceptionally well in the Nedbank Cup tournament.
- Mbekezeli Mbokazi (Orlando Pirates)
- Relebohile Mofokeng (Orlando Pirates)
- Mohau Nkota (Orlando Pirates)
DStv Diski Challenge
1. DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season
Recognizing the best player in the DStv Diski Challenge, South Africa’s top youth football league.
- Gomolemo Kekana (Mamelodi Sundowns)
- Ntandoyenkosi Nkosi (Kaizer Chiefs)
- Tylon Smith (Stellenbosch FC)
The 2025 PSL Awards nominees reflect the high level of competition across various categories in South African football. From the elite Premier Soccer League to the emerging talent in the Motsepe Foundation Championship and exciting cup tournaments like the MTN8, Carling Knockout, and Nedbank Cup, the awards celebrate excellence across all levels of football.
With the final awards ceremony just around the corner, football fans are eagerly awaiting to see who will take home the honors in each of these prestigious categories.
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