The curtain has officially closed on the 2024/25 Premier Soccer League season with the announcement of this year’s PSL Awards winners. After a brief delay caused by Mamelodi Sundowns’ participation in the FIFA Club World Cup, the prestigious awards ceremony took place on Tuesday evening, celebrating standout performers across South African football.
Sundowns Receive Chairman’s Recognition
League chairman Dr. Irvin Khoza opened the evening by presenting the Chairman’s Award to Mamelodi Sundowns. The accolade recognised the club’s impressive representation of the PSL at the FIFA Club World Cup, where they finished as the top African team.
Relebohile Mofokeng scooped the MTN8 Last Man Standing award, marking the beginning of a successful night for the young Orlando Pirates star. Meanwhile, Elvis Chipezeze was honoured as the Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament following his stellar displays.
In the Nedbank Cup, Mbekezeli Mbokazi was named Most Promising Player, edging out Mofokeng, while Pule Mmodi of Kaizer Chiefs was awarded Player of the Tournament for his consistent performances.
Orlando Pirates Sweep Premiership Positional Awards
Orlando Pirates asserted their dominance in the Betway Premiership positional categories:
- Sipho Chaine – Goalkeeper of the Season
- Nkosinathi Sibisi – Defender of the Season
- Makhehleni Makhaula – Midfielder of the Season
- Relebohile Mofokeng – Young Player of the Season (his second award of the night)
Lucas Ribeiro Costa Dominates the Night
The biggest winner of the night was undoubtedly Lucas Ribeiro Costa of Mamelodi Sundowns. The Brazilian forward took home an impressive four awards:
- PSL Footballer of the Season
- DStv Premiership Player’s Player of the Season
- Golden Boot Winner (Top Goalscorer)
- Goal of the Season – for his sensational solo strike against Orlando Pirates
Mamelodi Sundowns’ coach Miguel Cardoso was honoured as the DStv Premiership Coach of the Season, beating out Stellenbosch’s Steve Barker and Pirates’ Jose Riveiro.
Complete List of 2024/25 PSL Awards Winners
- Chairman’s Award: Mamelodi Sundowns
- PSL Footballer of the Season: Lucas Ribeiro Costa
- DStv Premiership Coach of the Season: Miguel Cardoso
- DStv Premiership Player’s Player of the Season: Lucas Ribeiro Costa
- Goalkeeper of the Season: Sipho Chaine
- Defender of the Season: Nkosinathi Sibisi
- Midfielder of the Season: Makhehleni Makhaula
- Young Player of the Season: Relebohile Mofokeng
- Top Goalscorer: Lucas Ribeiro Costa
- MTN8 Last Man Standing: Relebohile Mofokeng
- Carling Knockout Player of the Tournament: Elvis Chipezeze
- Nedbank Cup Player of the Tournament: Pule Mmodi
- Nedbank Cup Most Promising Player: Mbekezeli Mbokazi
- DStv Diski Challenge Player of the Season: Tylon Smith
- DStv Diski Challenge Top Goalscorer: Siphamandla Msezane
- MFC Player’s Player of the Season: Muzomuhle Khanyi
- MFC Top Goalscorer: Muzomuhle Khanyi
- MFC Young Player of the Season: Teboho Lekhatla
- MFC Goalkeeper of the Season: Dumisani Msibi
- Referee of the Season: Masixole Bambiso
- Assistant Referee of the Season: Kgara Mokoena
The PSL also confirmed that judges were appointed in each category to ensure fairness and transparency throughout the selection process. With the 2024/25 season now officially wrapped up, attention will shift to transfer activity and preparations for what promises to be another thrilling campaign in South African football.
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